© Minot Florent Archéologie Alsace
© Minot Florent Archéologie Alsace
1 Thaler - Leopold William of Austria ND
1626 year| Silver | 29 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Leopold William of Austria (Leopold Wilhelm von Österreich) (1626-1662) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#179812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .FERDINANDUSII.D.G.RO.IM.SEM.AV.
Comment
Variant of the Thaler Ferdinand II of Ensisheim.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders, featuring Leopold William of Austria, was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thaler was a widely used denomination across many German states, and this particular coin was minted during the reign of Leopold William, who was the Archduke of Austria and the Holy Roman Emperor from 1631 to 1632. The coin's design features Leopold William on one side and the coat of arms of the Imperial abbeys on the other. It's made of silver and weighs 29 grams, making it a substantial and valuable coin for its time.
