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1 Thaler - Dorothea
1617 year| Silver | 29 g | 55 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Quedlinburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Dorothea of Saxe (Dorothea von Sachsen) (1610-1617) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length standing figure of Emperor Heinrich I (918-36)
holding sword and orb, neck divides NAT. - 876, town view in
background, below which is divided MOR. - 936
Script: Latin
Lettering: HEINR: AVC. D:G. RO: IM: SAX. - DVX. ABB: QVEDLB: FVND AT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Dorothea 1617 coin from the Abbey of Quedlinburg is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. During the time, counterfeit coins were prevalent, and this hole served as a way to verify that the coin was indeed made of real silver. The hole also made it easier for merchants to stack the coins and keep them organized. This feature is a distinct characteristic of the 1 Thaler - Dorothea 1617 coin and sets it apart from other coins of its time.
