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1 Thaler - Ignatius
1694 year| Silver | - | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Öttingen-Wallerstein (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ignatius (Ignaz) (1672-1728) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted coat of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), on one side, and the coat of arms of the House of Öttingen-Wallerstein on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Jesuits were influential in the region and had a significant impact on education, religion, and politics. The coin's design serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Ignatius and the Jesuits in the region.