1 Thaler (Klippe) 1623 front 1 Thaler (Klippe) 1623 back
1 Thaler (Klippe) 1623 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Thaler Klippe

1623 year
Silver 28.6 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Konstanz (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1623
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.6 g
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#153690
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Comment

Slg. Bally 502

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler (Klippe) coin from the City of Konstanz (German States) made of Silver weighing 28.6g has a unique feature. It has a distinctive "klippe" or "clip" shape, which is where it gets its name. This shape was used to prevent the coin from being easily counterfeited or tampered with. The coin's design also features the coat of arms of the City of Konstanz on one side and the image of a Saint on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.