1 Thaler 1541-1549 front 1 Thaler 1541-1549 back
1 Thaler 1541-1549 photo

1 Thaler

 
Silver 28 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Free city of Kempten (German States)
Period
Free city (1289-1802)
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1541-1549
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28 g
Diameter
41 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49711
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned and armored bust of emperor to right in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS : V : ROMA : IMP : SEMP : AVGVST

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler 1541-1549 from Free city of Kempten (German States) made of Silver weighing 28 g is that it features an image of the city's patron saint, St. Lorenz, on its reverse side.