1 Thaler 1699-1702 front 1 Thaler 1699-1702 back
1 Thaler 1699-1702 photo
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG

1 Thaler

 
Silver 27.8 g 40.6 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Cologne (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1699-1702
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.8 g
Diameter
40.6 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#246152
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial double-headed eagle, orb on chest and date separated to sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEOPOLDVS I.D.G.ROM.IM=PERATOR SEMP.AUGVSTVS. / 16=99 / NL

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the City of Cologne (German States) made of Silver weighing 27.8g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, who ruled from 1658 to 1705. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was facing challenges from the growing power of neighboring nations such as France and the Netherlands, and the coinage of the empire was an important symbol of its economic and political strength. The 1 Thaler coin was a widely used denomination during this time and was an important part of the currency system of the German States.