© 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
| Silver | 28.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1680-1683 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.72 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#422614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 32 in orb on breast, small shield of mayor’s arms divides date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLDUS D G ROMA I S A
32
16 83
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler 1680-1683 from Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.72 g is that it features an image of the city's patron saint, St. Mary, on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the city and the inscription "Lübeck Thaler". This coin was used as a means of payment in the city and its surrounding regions during the 17th century, and its design was meant to symbolize the city's wealth and prosperity.
