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1 Thaler
1596 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Wismar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1648) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1596 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#362612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 3Z in orb on breast, titles of Rudolf II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOLPHS II D G IMP SE AVGVS
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler 1596 coin from the City of Wismar (German States) made of Silver features an image of a crowned shield with the city's coat of arms on one side and the inscription "CIVITAS WISMARIENSIS" (City of Wismar) on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the city was an important trading center in the Baltic region, and its design reflects the city's pride in its economic and cultural significance.
