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© Stacks Bowers
1 Thaler - Bernard
1697 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Henneberg-Ilmenau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Bernard of Saxe-Meiningen (Bernhard von Sachsen-Meiningen) (1675-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#429028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small crowned hen on three hills, date below partially in ribbon, mint official's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿WEIL GOTTES FLUGEL SELBST MICH HEGEN. FANG ICHAN MEHR U. MEHR ZU LEGEN
1697
B A
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from County of Henneberg-Ilmenau (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time when the region was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural development. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the County of Henneberg-Ilmenau on one side and the image of Saint Bernard, the patron saint of the region, on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting process also signifies the region's wealth and prosperity during this time period.
