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1 Thaler
1694 year| Silver | - | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLDVS D * G * ROM * IMP * S * AVG *
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler 1694 coin from the Free City of Augsburg was minted during a time when the city was experiencing significant economic growth and prosperity. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a stork, a symbol of good luck and prosperity, holding a shield with the city's initials. This design was meant to represent the city's growing wealth and prosperity, and the stork was seen as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the city and its residents.
