1 Thaler - Lothair of Metternich 1600 front 1 Thaler - Lothair of Metternich 1600 back
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1 Thaler - Lothair of Metternich

1600 year
Silver 28.83 g 42.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Trier (German States)
Archbishop
Lothair of Metternich (1599-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1600
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.83 g
Diameter
42.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#402108
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted arms in inner circle, date in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONE NO ARGE CONFLV 1600

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Lothair of Metternich 1600 coin from the Archbishopric of Trier (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "L" and "M" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for Lothair of Metternich, the Archbishop of Trier who issued the coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a prized collector's item for numismatists.