1 Thaler - Ferdinand William Eusebius (Cologne) 1697 front 1 Thaler - Ferdinand William Eusebius (Cologne) 1697 back
1 Thaler - Ferdinand William Eusebius (Cologne) 1697 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Thaler - Ferdinand William Eusebius Cologne

1697 year
Silver 29.23 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Schwarzenberg (German States)
Prince
Ferdinand (1683-1703)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1697
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.23 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#430481
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned shield, order of golden fleece around, crown dividing date on top. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · MON . NOV . ARG. *16 - 97 - GIMBORNENSIS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Schwarzenberg (German States) is that it features an image of Ferdinand William Eusebius, the Prince-Bishop of Cologne, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Schwarzenberg family. This coin was minted in 1697 and made of silver, weighing 29.23 grams. It is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the German States and the Holy Roman Empire.