© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Thaler - John IV of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim
1578 year| Silver | 28.37 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John IV of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim (Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blanckenheim) (1569-1592) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1578 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.37 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#377280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Rudolf II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOLPHVS. II* IMP* AVG* P* F* DEC* 1578*
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Strasbourg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Counts of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim, which was the family crest of John IV, the ruler depicted on the coin. This shield was added to the coin's design to signify John IV's rule over the region and to differentiate the coin from other thalers issued by the Bishopric of Strasbourg.
