1 Thaler 1581-1584 front 1 Thaler 1581-1584 back
1 Thaler 1581-1584 photo
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1 Thaler

 
Silver 28.90 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1581-1584
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1552-1674)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.90 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177059
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 3Z in orb on breast, titles of Rudolf II.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler 1581-1584 from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.90 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the city's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features the image of a merchant ship, which represents Hamburg's strong maritime tradition and its role as a major trading hub in Northern Europe. The reverse side of the coin features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three towers and a crown, symbolizing Hamburg's status as a free imperial city. The coin's design was created by a skilled engraver and artist, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.