1 Thaler 1552 front 1 Thaler 1552 back
1 Thaler 1552 photo
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1 Thaler

1552 year
Silver 30.66 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Kaufbeuren (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1552
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
30.66 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#356418
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 72 in orb on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLI. V. IMP. AVG. P. F. DECRETO.
7Z

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from Kaufbeuren (German States) made of Silver weighing 30.66g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who was also the King of Spain and the Archduke of Austria. This coin was issued as a standard circulation coin in the German States during his rule, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item today.