1 Thaler - Frederick of Wied 1562-1563 front 1 Thaler - Frederick of Wied 1562-1563 back
1 Thaler - Frederick of Wied 1562-1563 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick of Wied

 
Silver 28.69 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Cologne (German States)
Archbishop
Frederick IV of Wied (1562-1567)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1562-1563
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.69 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#353977
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Wied, ornate helmet above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONE: NOVA. .:ARGEN. TVICI.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features an image of St. Peter on the reverse side, signifying the importance of the Catholic Church during that time period.