1 Thaler 1553-1555 front 1 Thaler 1553-1555 back
1 Thaler 1553-1555 photo
© H. D. Rauch

1 Thaler

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Dortmund (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1553-1555
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#354620
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

1/2-length crowned and armored figure of emperor to right holding scepter over right shoulder, titles of Karl V.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS V ROMA IMP SEM AVGVS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler 1553-1555 from City of Dortmund (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a stylized depiction of a tree on the reverse side, which was a symbol of prosperity and growth in the region at the time.