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1 Thaler
1694 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLDVS D • G • ROM • IMP • S • AVG •
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler 1694 coin from the Free City of Augsburg was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and prosperity. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a stork, symbolizing the city's long history as a center of trade and commerce. The stork is also said to represent the city's connection to the nearby River Danube, which was an important transportation route for goods and people. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
