1 Thaler - Edzard II, Christoph and John ND (1558-1574) front 1 Thaler - Edzard II, Christoph and John ND (1558-1574) back
1 Thaler - Edzard II, Christoph and John ND (1558-1574) photo
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1 Thaler - Edzard II, Christoph and John ND

 
Silver 27.94 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
Years
1558-1574
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.94 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#352165
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Ferdinand I.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDI * ROMA * IMPERA * SEMP * AVGVS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of thalers minted in the County of East Frisia during the 16th century.