© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Thaler "St. Georgestaler" - George IV
1622 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Fugger-Babenhausen-Wellenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | George IV (Georg IV) (1622-1643) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titles of Ferdinand II.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The "St. Georgestaler" coin from the County of Fugger-Babenhausen-Wellenburg, minted in 1622 during the reign of George IV, features an image of Saint George slaying a dragon on one side and the coat of arms of the Fugger family on the other. It was made of silver and was a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time. Interesting fact: The Fugger family was a powerful and influential family of merchant bankers who played a significant role in the economy of the Holy Roman Empire. They were known for their wealth and their patronage of the arts, and they were also involved in the minting of coins in various German States, including the "St. Georgestaler" coin.
