1 Thaler - Adolph of Schauenburg 1549-1556 front 1 Thaler - Adolph of Schauenburg 1549-1556 back
1 Thaler - Adolph of Schauenburg 1549-1556 photo
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1 Thaler - Adolph of Schauenburg

 
Silver 28.3 g 40.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Cologne (German States)
Archbishop
Adolphus of Schaumburg (Adolf von Schaumburg) (1547-1556)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1549-1556
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.3 g
Diameter
40.5 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#246153
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MO+NO+ARG=**TVICIEN·1549

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Adolph of Schauenburg 1549-1556 from Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.3 g is that it features an image of Adolph of Schauenburg, the Archbishop of Cologne, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Archbishopric on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the powerful influence of the Catholic Church in the region. Despite being minted over 450 years ago, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians today.