1 Thaler - Edzard II, Christoph and John 1563 front 1 Thaler - Edzard II, Christoph and John 1563 back
1 Thaler - Edzard II, Christoph and John 1563 photo
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1 Thaler - Edzard II, Christoph and John

1563 year
Silver 27.77 g -
Description
Issuer
County of East Frisia (East Frisia, German States)
Count
Edzard II (1561-1599) John II (1561-1591) Christopher (Christoph) (1561-1566)
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1556-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1563
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.77 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#297233
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate helmet above East Friesland arms divides date, titles of 3 brothers.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from County of East Frisia is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of coins from this region during the 16th century.