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1 Thaler
| Silver (.875) | 29.29 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1628 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Reichsguldiner (1620-1753) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 29.29 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINANDI.II:D:G:ROMAN.IMPER.SEMP.AVGVST.D:P:
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are two engravers' marks for this type:
- Star (*) 1619-39 Hans Christoph Lauer
Ex: LoskarZ Collection
- Cross (+) 1622-57 Georg Nurnberger (elder)
Note: On May 10, 2024, new date lines were added to reflect the two different engraver's marks. If you have registered a coin in your collection before this date, you should check that it is on the correct date line.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe, and its design reflects the complex power dynamics at play during this period.
