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1 Thaler - Leopold V
1622 year| Silver (.875) | 28.8 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Leopold V (1620-1633) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1425-1634) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#81430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate coat of arms within rope circle. Legend around for "Reliquorum Archiducum Gubernator Plenarius Et Comes Tyrolis Landgravius Alsatiae"
Script: Latin
Lettering: RELIQ:ARCHID:GVBERNAT:PLEN:ET:COM:TIR:LAND:ALS +
Unabridged legend: Reliqus Archidux Gubernator Plenus Et Comes Tirolis Landgraviatus Alsatiae
Edge
Plain
Comment
At this period, coins for Alsace were minted with both Leopold V and Ferdinand II Emperor (his brother) due to ongoing discussions between the 2 on the ownership of the Habsburg "Vorlande".Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Leopold V 1622 coin from the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) is that it features an image of the Holy Roman Emperor, Leopold V, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace on the other. This coin was minted in 1622, during Leopold's reign, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Austrian States. The use of silver in the coin's composition (87.5% silver) was a common practice during this time period, as silver was a widely accepted and valued metal for coinage. The coin's weight of 28.8 grams is also notable, as it was a significant amount for a circulating coin at the time.
