© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
1 Thaler
1546 year| Silver | 28.87 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | City of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1546 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.87 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#145044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ, holding banner in left hand, divides date, large skeleton in small grave below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VERBVM - DO. MA. IN. Æ.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler 1546 coin was minted during a time of great change in the German States. The Protestant Reformation was in full swing, and the City of Brunswick was a key center of Protestantism. As a result, the coin features an image of the Protestant reformer Martin Luther on one side, and the Brunswick coat of arms on the other. This unique combination of religious and civic symbols makes the coin a fascinating piece of history.
