© 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 - Christian III
1547 year| Silver | 28.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Danish duchies of Schleswig and Holstein (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Christian III (1533-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1547 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1545-1787) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.60 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned 4-fold arms with 4-fold central shield, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Christian III 1547 from Danish duchies of Schleswig and Holstein (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.60 g is that it features a unique combination of Christian imagery and Nordic mythology. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Christian III, while the reverse side features an image of the Norse god Odin, highlighting the blending of Christian and pre-Christian beliefs in the region during that time period.
