1 Thaler 1613-1616 front 1 Thaler 1613-1616 back
1 Thaler 1613-1616 photo
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1 Thaler

 
Silver 28.47 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1613-1616
Value
1 Thaler = 32 Schilling
Currency
Thaler (1552-1674)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.47 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177645
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with orb containing denomination on chest.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler 1613-1616 from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.47 g is that it was used as a medium of exchange in the Hamburg region during the early 17th century. It was a widely accepted coin and was used for various transactions, including trade with other European countries. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Hamburg on one side and the image of a crowned lion on the other, symbolizing the city's wealth and power.