1 Thaler 1572 front 1 Thaler 1572 back
1 Thaler 1572 photo
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1 Thaler

1572 year
Silver 29.14 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Lüneburg (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#356644
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.