© 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 - George Gustavus
| Silver | 28.77 g | 42.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Palatinate-Veldenz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count palatine | George Gustavus (Georg Gustav) (1592-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1594-1595 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.77 g |
| Diameter | 42.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three small adjacent shields of arms, ornate helmet above, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALLEIN. GOTT. DIE. EHR. 1595
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Veldenz, minted during the reign of George Gustavus (1594-1595), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the duchy, the coin bears an image of a large, crowned eagle, grasping a snake in its beak. This design is believed to represent the duchy's struggle against the invading Swedish forces during the Thirty Years' War, and the eagle symbolizes the strength and resilience of the duchy in the face of adversity.
