1 Thaler 1658-1677 front 1 Thaler 1658-1677 back
1 Thaler 1658-1677 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Thaler

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1658-1677
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132562
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jehovah" above city view, Roman numeral date in ornate frame below.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from Nuremberg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. During this time, the Empire was facing challenges from the growing power of neighboring nations, such as France and Sweden, and the coinage of the Empire was an important symbol of its economic and political strength. The 1 Thaler coin was a widely used denomination during this period and was an important part of the Empire's monetary system.