1 Thaler 1540-1547 front 1 Thaler 1540-1547 back
1 Thaler 1540-1547 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler

 
Silver 28.98 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Free city of Kempten (German States)
Period
Free city (1289-1802)
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1540-1547
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.98 g
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#356523
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned and armored bust of emperor to right in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: +KAROLV(S). V. ROMA. IMP. SEM(P). AVG(V)(S)(T).

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Free City of Kempten (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.98g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in the city during the 16th century, and it's still considered a valuable collector's item nowadays.