1 Thaler - Anthony III 1694-1696 front 1 Thaler - Anthony III 1694-1696 back
1 Thaler - Anthony III 1694-1696 photo
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1 Thaler - Anthony III

 
Silver 29.3 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Montfort-Peggau (German States)
Count
Anthony III (Anton III) (1693-1733)
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1694-1696
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.3 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#406865
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned doubled headed imperial eagle with imperial orb on its breast surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠LEOPOLDVS·D·G·ROM·IMP·S·AVGV:⚜✠

Unabridged legend: Leopoldus dei gratia romanorum imperator semper augustus

Translation: Leopold, by God's grace, emperor of the Romans always august.

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) made of Silver weighing 29.3 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Anthony III, who was the Count of Montfort-Peggau from 1694 to 1696. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade in Europe, and the coin was likely used in transactions and trade throughout the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.