1 Thaler - Hugh XIII 1622 front 1 Thaler - Hugh XIII 1622 back
1 Thaler - Hugh XIII 1622 photo
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1 Thaler - Hugh XIII

1622 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Montfort-Peggau (German States)
Count
Hugh XIII (1619-1662)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1622
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#405820
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned doubled headed imperial eagle surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✿FERDINAN:II:ROM:IMP:SEMP:AVGVS✿

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) made of Silver features an image of Hugh XIII, the ruler of the county, on one side, and the coat of arms of the county on the other. The coat of arms includes a depiction of a pegasus, which is a mythical horse with wings, symbolizing the county's name "Peggau." This coin was minted in 1622 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time.