1 Thaler - Ernest of Bavaria 1554 front 1 Thaler - Ernest of Bavaria 1554 back
1 Thaler - Ernest of Bavaria 1554 photo
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1 Thaler - Ernest of Bavaria

1554 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Glatz (Glatz, Silesia)
Count
Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1549-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1554
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#424421
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bohemian lion left in circle.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from 1554 featuring Ernest of Bavaria is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region, with the County of Glatz (now part of Poland) being caught in the middle of a conflict between the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of Poland. Despite this, the coin still features the standard circulation design of the time, with an image of Ernest of Bavaria on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Glatz on the other. This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of Ernest of Bavaria and the rich history of the region.