1 Thaler (Reconstruction of the City) 1638 front 1 Thaler (Reconstruction of the City) 1638 back
1 Thaler (Reconstruction of the City) 1638 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler Reconstruction of the City

1638 year
Silver 28.99 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Magdeburg (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1638
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.99 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#268554
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Oval shield on breast of double-headed imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEI GRA FERDIN III ROM IMP SEMP AG H B R AR A AUSPICIIS

Interesting fact

The Reconstruction of the City commemorative coin from Magdeburg, Germany, was issued in 1638 to celebrate the rebuilding of the city after it was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War. The coin's design features a depiction of the city's skyline, with the cathedral and other prominent buildings prominently displayed. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.