1 Thaler - Ernest III ND (1608) front 1 Thaler - Ernest III ND (1608) back
1 Thaler - Ernest III ND (1608) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - Ernest III ND

1608 year
Silver 28.86 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States)
Count
Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1608
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.86 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278286
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double-headed imperial eagle, orb on breast with titles of Rudolf II

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOL. II. D: G. RO: IM: SEM. AVGVST. P. F. D.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) is that it features an image of Ernest III, the ruling count of the county at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the county on the other. This coin was minted in 1608 and made of silver, weighing 28.86 grams. It's a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of German states.