1 Thaler - Christian Louis I 1681 front 1 Thaler - Christian Louis I 1681 back
1 Thaler - Christian Louis I 1681 photo
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1 Thaler - Christian Louis I

1681 year
Silver 28.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Duke
Christian Louis I (Christian Ludwig I) (1658-1692)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1681
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1701-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.9 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#379625
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms in order band.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IEHOVA SORS MEA
16 81

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it features an image of Christian Louis I, the ruler of the duchy at the time, on one side, and an image of the Mecklenburg coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1681 and was made of silver, weighing 28.9 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.