1 Thaler - John Christopher of Freyberg-Allmendingen 1681 front 1 Thaler - John Christopher of Freyberg-Allmendingen 1681 back
1 Thaler - John Christopher of Freyberg-Allmendingen 1681 photo
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1 Thaler - John Christopher of Freyberg-Allmendingen

1681 year
Silver 29 g 43.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Augsburg (German States)
Prince-archbishop
John Christopher of Freyberg-Allmendingen (Johann Christoph von Freyberg-Allmendingen) (1665-1690)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1681
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29 g
Diameter
43.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#214613
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna and child on crescent, surrounded by flames.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PVLCHRA VT LVNA + ELECTA VT SOL.

Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Augsburg is that it features an image of St. John the Baptist on one side, which was a common motif on coins from this region during the 17th century.