© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Thaler
1557 (1557-1560) years| Silver | 28.57 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | City of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 (1557-1560) |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.57 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#145047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, Z4 in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D. G. CAROL. V. RO. IMPE. S. AVGVST.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler 1557 coin was minted during a time of great change in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued by the City of Brunswick, which was a significant trading center and a member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region. The coin's design features the image of a lion, which was a symbol of strength and power, and was used by the ruling dynasty of Brunswick, the House of Welf. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after currency during its time.
