© 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 - Philip Wolfgang
1626 year| Silver | 28.89 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip Wolfgang (1625-1641) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.89 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#364625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Ferdinand II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAND: II: D: G: ROM: IMP: SEM: AVG:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from County of Hanau-Lichtenberg is that it features an image of Philip Wolfgang, the Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg, on one side, and a depiction of the Hanau-Lichtenberg coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1626 and was made of silver, weighing 28.89 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
