© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Maximilian III
| Silver | 28.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Maximilian III (1605-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1618 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1425-1634) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with cross of the Teutonic Order, small shields of Upper Alsace and Ferrette on sides. Cross hatched crown. Inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET CARN MAG PRVSS ADM LAND ALS CO FE
Unabridged legend: Et Carniolae Magisterii Prussiae Administrator Landgraviatus Alsatiae Comes Ferretae
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) minted during the reign of Maximilian III (1617-1618) was made of silver, weighing 28.8 grams, and had a unique feature - it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the ruler, Maximilian III, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Landgraviate on the other. This was a departure from the traditional design of coins at the time, which usually featured an image of a saint or a religious symbol. This coin's design was a sign of the growing influence of secularism and humanism in Europe during the early 17th century.
