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1 Thaler
1572 yearSilver | 29.14 g | - |
Issuer | City of Lüneburg (German States) |
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Period | Free city |
Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1572 |
Value | 1 Thaler |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 29.14 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#356644 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast with 3Z.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMILIAN. II. ROM. IM. SEM. AV.
Interesting fact
The Lüneburg Thaler of 1572 is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the German Renaissance. Its design features a intricate depiction of the city's patron saint, St. Michael, slaying a dragon, surrounded by elaborate ornamentation and the coat of arms of the City of Lüneburg. The coin's artistry and historical significance have made it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.