© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Ferdinand II
1627 year| Silver | 28.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1627 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.84 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with imperial orb on breast, carrying sword to the left and scepter to the right, surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·IMP:CÆS:FERD:II·P·F·GER:HVN:BOH:REX·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Free City of Augsburg, minted in 1627 during the reign of Ferdinand II, is that it was used as a means of payment for the local merchant class. The coin's silver content and standardized weight made it a reliable and trustworthy form of currency for conducting trade, and its use spread beyond the city limits to other parts of the German States. This helped to establish Augsburg as an important economic center in the region.
