1 Thaler - Henry 1683 front 1 Thaler - Henry 1683 back
1 Thaler - Henry 1683 photo
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1 Thaler - Henry

1683 year
Silver 29.27 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Nassau-Dillenburg (German States)
Prince
Henry (Heinrich) (1656-1701)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1683
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.27 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#331917
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned shield of 4-fold arms supported by 2 lions, date divided to lower left and right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* COM • CATTIMEL • VIAND & DEC • DOM • IN • BEILSTEIN
16 83

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Principality of Nassau-Dillenburg (German States) made of Silver weighing 29.27g is that it was minted during the reign of Henry, who was the Count of Nassau-Dillenburg from 1662 until his death in 1701. During his rule, Henry was known for his efforts to modernize the economy and infrastructure of the principality, which included the introduction of new coinage. The 1 Thaler coin was one of the coins introduced during his reign, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States.