1 Thaler - George Gustavus 1596 front 1 Thaler - George Gustavus 1596 back
1 Thaler - George Gustavus 1596 photo
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1 Thaler - George Gustavus

1596 year
Silver 29.1 g 43.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Palatinate-Veldenz (German States)
Count palatine
George Gustavus (Georg Gustav) (1592-1634)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1596
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.1 g
Diameter
43.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#359346
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. A. 1596

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Veldenz, minted in 1596 during the reign of George Gustavus, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of the Palatinate-Veldenz family, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and foliage.