1 Thaler 1595-1599 front 1 Thaler 1595-1599 back
1 Thaler 1595-1599 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler

 
Silver 28.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States)
Period
Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1595-1599
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.6 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#271405
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 3Z in orb on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOLPHVS. II. D. G. IMP. SE. AVGVS(TV).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler 1595-1599 from Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.6 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the city's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with a hanseatic cross, a symbol of the city's membership in the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. The reverse side of the coin features a image of a ship, which represents the city's strong maritime tradition and its importance as a trading hub. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Lübeck's rich history and its significance in the region.