1 Thaler - Christina 1645-1648 front 1 Thaler - Christina 1645-1648 back
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1 Thaler - Christina

 
Silver 28.62 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Erfurt (German States)
Queen
Christina (1632-1650)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1645-1648
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.62 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#143098
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Queen Christina of Sweden on ornate square shield with scrolls.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PR : FINL : DVX : ET HON : ET CAREL : DOM : IN . 16 45 .

Unabridged legend: Princeps Finlandiae, ducissa Ethoniae et Careliae, Domina Ingriae.

Translation: Princess of Finland, Duchess of Estonia and Carelia, Lady of Ingria.

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the City of Erfurt, minted during the reign of Christina of Sweden (1645-1648), features an interesting design element - a unique coat of arms on the reverse side. The coat of arms combines the symbols of the Holy Roman Empire (a double-headed eagle) and the City of Erfurt (a shield with a cross), reflecting the complex political landscape of the time. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States during the 17th century.