© 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 | 28.99 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Aachen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1166-1801) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1571-1573 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1504-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.99 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#266860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMIL II ROMAN CAESAR AVGVS
Comment
1575 is mistakenly mentioned in MBInteresting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Aachen features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify its authenticity and value. The practice of drilling holes in coins was a common method used in the Middle Ages to verify their authenticity, as it was believed that counterfeiters would not be able to reproduce the intricate details of the coin's design. This feature makes the 1 Thaler coin from Aachen a distinctive and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
