© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Lothair of Metternich
1607 year| Silver | 28.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Trier (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Lothair of Metternich (1599-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1607 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.99 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#379627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing figure of St. Helena holding cross and nail in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA NOVA ARGEN TREV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Lothair of Metternich 1607 coin from the Archbishopric of Trier (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as it was believed that counterfeiters would not be able to replicate this detail. This feature, known as a "plug," was a common technique used in the early days of coinage to prevent counterfeiting.
