© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler
1574 year| Silver | 28.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Mühlhausen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1574 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.81 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 'Z4' in orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAX Z D G ROM IM SEM AVGV 74
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Mühlhausen is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. In the 16th century, counterfeit coins were a common problem, and this hole was used as a way to ensure that the coin was made of genuine silver and not a fake. This feature is quite rare in coins from this time period, making it a notable and interesting fact about this particular coin.
