1 Thaler 1538 front 1 Thaler 1538 back
1 Thaler 1538 photo
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1 Thaler

1538 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Isny (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1538
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#355977
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

1/2-length crowned figure to right, holding scepter over right shoulder, inner legend titles of Karl V.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REDDITE. QVAI. SVN: CAE: CAE: E: Q: DE: DE.
KAROLVS. V. RO: IM. AV

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the City of Isny (German States) made of Silver in 1538 is interesting because it was issued during the time of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a political entity that existed in Central Europe from the 10th to the 19th century. The coin's design likely featured the image of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, who was the ruler of the empire at the time. The coin's silver content and the fact that it was issued in a standardized denomination of 1 Thaler also speak to the coin's value and circulation during that time period.