© 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 - Henry III of Duden
1574 year| Silver | 28.62 g |
| Issuer | Abbeys of Werden and Helmstedt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Henry III of Duden (1573-1601) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1574 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.62 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#362413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3/4-length figure of St. Ludger, head turned to right, holding book and crozier, divides date, shield in lower foreground with 3 roses.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SANCTVS. LVD GERVS. EPS.
15 74
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Henry III of Duden 1574 from Abbeys of Werden and Helmstedt (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.62 g is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued by the Abbeys of Werden and Helmstedt, which were powerful religious institutions in the German States, and it features an image of Henry III of Duden, who was a prominent religious figure of the time. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the complex religious and political landscape of 16th century Europe, making it a fascinating piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
