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1 Thaler
| Silver | 28.90 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1645 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.90 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Armoured bust to the right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: *IMP:CÆS:FERD:III·P·F·GER:HVN:BOH:REX·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin was countermarked in Salzburg in 1681 with 16S81:
Image Lanz Numismatik
Dav CCT#5039 imaged
Dav CCT#5039A 1641 reverse legend starting with . instead of a flower
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Free City of Augsburg, minted between 1639 and 1645, features an image of the city's patron saint, St. Anne, on the obverse (front side). This image was chosen to symbolize the city's devotion to the saint and to highlight its religious significance. The reverse (back side) of the coin features the Augsburg coat of arms, which includes a stylized image of a lion and a griffin, representing the city's power and strength.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1642 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1643 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler 1639-1645 coin.
