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© Auktionshaus Ulrich Felzmann GmbH & Co. KG
1 Thaler - Christoph
1576 year| Silver | 28.92 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Ratzeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Apostolic administrator | Christopher (Christoph) (1554-1592) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1576 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.92 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 3Z in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMIL. D G. ROMA. IMPE. SEMP AVGV.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Christoph 1576 coin from the Bishopric of Ratzeburg (German States) is that it features an image of St. Christopher, the patron saint of travelers, on one side, and a depiction of the bishop of Ratzeburg, Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, on the other. This coin was minted in 1576 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time.
