1 Thaler 1596 front 1 Thaler 1596 back
1 Thaler 1596 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler

1596 year
Silver 28.74 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Goslar (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1596
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.74 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#151538
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Rudolf II.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOLPHVS • Z • D • G • ROM • IMP • SEM • AVG

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the City of Goslar (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.74g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Rudolf II, who was known for his love of art and science, and his reign saw a flourishing of culture and trade in the region.