1 Thaler - Arnold of Waldois 1656 front 1 Thaler - Arnold of Waldois 1656 back
1 Thaler - Arnold of Waldois 1656 photo
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1 Thaler - Arnold of Waldois

1656 year
Silver 29.07 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Corvey (German States)
Abbot
Arnold IV of Waldois (Arnold IV von Waldois) (1638-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1656
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.07 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#351318
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of St. Vitus holding book and palm branch

Script: Latin

Lettering: SANCTVS. VITVS. PATRONVS. CORBEIENSIS.

Interesting fact

The Arnold of Waldois 1656 Thaler from the Abbey of Corvey (German States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.