1 Thaler 1661 front 1 Thaler 1661 back
1 Thaler 1661 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler

1661 year
Silver 28.89 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Magdeburg (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1661
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.89 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#219413
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on chest with bust facing right of the emperor.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler 1661 coin from the City of Magdeburg was minted during a time when the city was an important trading center in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three towers and a crown, symbolizing the city's wealth and power. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after currency during its time.