© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1630 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#217984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 'Z4' in orb on breast, date divided by crown at top, mintmaster's initials divided to left and right of eagle's claws.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAND II - D:G: RO: IM. S.A
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Magdeburg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including Magdeburg. As a result, the 1 Thaler coin was minted with a unique design that reflected the city's political and economic ties to the Holy Roman Empire. The coin features the image of the Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II, on one side, and the coat of arms of Magdeburg on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the city's loyalty to the Empire and its commitment to the Catholic faith. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the 1 Thaler coin from Magdeburg remained a popular form of currency throughout the German states and beyond.
