1 Thaler - Kaspar I of Hörsel 1547 front 1 Thaler - Kaspar I of Hörsel 1547 back
1 Thaler - Kaspar I of Hörsel 1547 photo
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1 Thaler - Kaspar I of Hörsel

1547 year
Silver 28.62 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Corvey (German States)
Abbot
Caspar I of Hörsel (1547-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1547
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.62 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#347216
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of St. Vitus

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA: NOV: CIVITA: HOXER.
S V

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Abbey of Corvey is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a horse on the reverse side, which is not commonly found on coins from this time period.