1 Thaler - Christoph 1554 front 1 Thaler - Christoph 1554 back
1 Thaler - Christoph 1554 photo
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1 Thaler - Christoph

1554 year
Silver (.892) - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Duke
Christopher (Christoph) (1550-1568)
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1554
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Silver (.892)
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#87707
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, '7Z' in orb on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLI.V.IMP.AVD.P.F.DECRETO.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Württemberg, minted in 1554 during the reign of Christoph, is that it features an image of the ruler on horseback, which was a rare design element for coins of that time period.