© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
1 Thaler
| Silver (.889) | 29.2 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1635 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.889) |
| Weight | 29.2 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#213925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, date divided at top, titles of Ferdinand II.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·IMP:CÆS:FERD:II:P·F·GER:HVN:BOH:REX·
16//29
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is an empire thaler called "Reichtaler" in German.There are several varieties of this type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Free City of Augsburg (German States) is that it features an image of the city's patron saint, St. Anne, on the obverse (front side), which was a common motif on coins from this region during the 17th century.
