© 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
1591 year| Silver | 29.05 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | City of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1591 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.05 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#353728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, Z4 in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOLPHVS. Z. D. G. ROM. IM. SE. AVG.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler 1591 coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin's silver content was worth significantly more than its face value, making it a popular choice for merchants and traders. In fact, the coin was so valuable that it was often used as a form of currency in international trade, particularly in the Baltic region. This highlights the coin's historical significance and its role in facilitating economic exchange during a time of great change and upheaval.
