1 Thaler - Hugh XIII and John VII 1620 front 1 Thaler - Hugh XIII and John VII 1620 back
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1 Thaler - Hugh XIII and John VII

1620 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Montfort-Peggau (German States)
Count
Hugh XIII (1619-1662) John VII (Johann VII) (1619-1623)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#404251
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Doubled headed imperial eagle with imperial orb on its breast surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINADVS*II*DG:ROM*IMP*S*I*A☩

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. It is believed that the coin was minted in limited quantities during the reign of Hugh XIII and John VII in the early 17th century, and many of them were likely melted down or lost over time. As a result, collectors highly prize surviving examples of this coin, and it is considered a valuable addition to any collection of rare coins.