© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Anthony of Schaumburg
1556 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Anthony of Schaumburg (Anton von Schaumburg) (1556-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1556 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#353883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate helmet above 4-fold arms with central shield of Schaumburg, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONO ARG TVICI 1556
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne, minted in 1556 during the reign of Anthony of Schaumburg, features an image of the archbishop on one side and the coat of arms of the archdiocese on the other. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, with the Protestant Reformation gaining momentum and the Holy Roman Empire facing challenges to its authority. Despite these challenges, the Archbishopric of Cologne continued to issue coins like this one, which demonstrate the enduring power and influence of the Catholic Church in the region.
