© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Thaler - Louis IV
1572 year| Silver | 28.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis IV (1567-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1572 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.91 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5-fold arms of Rhenish princes, date divided above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA NO RHEN ELECT PRINC CONSOCI
15 7Z
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Louis IV 1572 coin from Landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Louis IV, while the reverse side features a depiction of the crucified Christ, surrounded by symbols of the four evangelists: an angel, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. This blending of religious symbols was a common practice in Renaissance-era Germany, reflecting the cultural and religious diversity of the time.
