1 Thaler 1612-1619 front 1 Thaler 1612-1619 back
1 Thaler 1612-1619 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler

 
Silver 28.91 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States)
Period
Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1612-1619
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.91 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#271409
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 32 in orb on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering: MATTHIAS. I. D. G. IMP. SE. AVGVS.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler 1612-1619 from Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.91 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.