© 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
1572 year| Silver | 29.05 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Lüneburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1572 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.05 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with titles of Maximilian II and orb on breast with 3Z
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMILIA. II. IMP. AV. P. F. DECRE.
Interesting fact
The Lüneburg Thaler of 1572 is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the German Renaissance. Its design features a intricate depiction of the city's patron saint, St. Michael, slaying a dragon, surrounded by elaborate ornamentation and the coat of arms of the City of Lüneburg. The coin's artistry and historical significance have made it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
