1 Thaler - Frederick V 1621 front 1 Thaler - Frederick V 1621 back
1 Thaler - Frederick V 1621 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick V

1621 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Frederick V (Friedrich V) (1610-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1621
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105504
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

3 longer and thinner shields, bottom shield divides date.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Frederick V in 1621 is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The Thaler was a widely used denomination in the region, and the coin's design and mintage were overseen by the Electors of the Palatinate, who were powerful nobles responsible for governing the region. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after currency, both within the Palatinate and beyond.