1 Thaler "Ausbeutetaler" - William I of Greiffenstein and Reinhard of Hungen ND (1623-1625) front 1 Thaler "Ausbeutetaler" - William I of Greiffenstein and Reinhard of Hungen ND (1623-1625) back
1 Thaler "Ausbeutetaler" - William I of Greiffenstein and Reinhard of Hungen ND (1623-1625) photo
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1 Thaler "Ausbeutetaler" - William I of Greiffenstein and Reinhard of Hungen ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Solms-Braunfels (German States)
Count
William I (1592-1635) Reinhard (1592-1630)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1625
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#310390
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with orb on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDIN • II • DEI • GR • RO • IMP • SE • AUG • G • H • B • REX • Z5 :

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler "Ausbeutetaler" coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "W" and "R" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for the names of the two rulers, William I of Greiffenstein and Reinhard of Hungen. This coin was minted during their joint reign from 1623 to 1625 in the County of Solms-Braunfels, which was a small state in the German States. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating its widespread use and importance in the local economy.