1 Thaler 1603-1608 front 1 Thaler 1603-1608 back
1 Thaler 1603-1608 photo
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1 Thaler

 
Silver 28.85 g 40 mm
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
1603-1608
Value
1 Thaler = 32 Schilling
Currency
Thaler (1552-1674)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.85 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177552
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial double-headed eagle, orb with denomination on chest.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.85g is that it was used as a medium of exchange for trade and commerce in the region during the early 17th century. Its silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and trustworthy form of currency, facilitating economic transactions and helping to promote economic growth in the region.