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1 Thaler ND
| Silver (.889) | 29.2 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | City of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1657 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.889) |
| Weight | 29.2 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Ornate Fleur de lys within a circle. Legend around (start 12h).
Script: Latin
Lettering: * SOLIVS *VIRTVTIS *FLOS* PERPETVVS:
Translation: Only the flower of virtue lasts forever
Edge
Plain
Comment
Strasburg was at that time still a Free Empire City (until 1681).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the City of Strasbourg (French States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S" and "F" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for "Sigillum Free Imperial City of Strasbourg" (German: "Sigillum Freie Reichsstadt Straßburg"). This indicates that the coin was issued by the Free Imperial City of Strasbourg, which was a self-governing city within the Holy Roman Empire.
