© 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 - Frederick of Wied
1563 year| Silver | 28.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Frederick IV of Wied (1562-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1563 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.42 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#354085 |
|---|---|
| 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 Frederick of Wied, who was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1562 to 1567. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Cologne. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a silver thaler from the German States during the 16th century.
