1 Thaler (Stari Vižlin) 1738-1748 front 1 Thaler (Stari Vižlin) 1738-1748 back
1 Thaler (Stari Vižlin) 1738-1748 photo
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1 Thaler Stari Vižlin

 
Silver 28.33 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Ragusa (Croatian States)
Period
Republic (1294-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1738-1748
Value
1 Tallero = 60 Grosetti
Currency
Tallero (1294-1803)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.33 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86638
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned, ornate Coat of Arms. Lettering around with date at the end

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVCAT・ ET・SEM・REIP・RHAG・

Comment

Stari Vižlin was minted from 1743 to 1748, it's weight was 28.330 g and was 42.5 to 44.5 mm in diameter.

Variations exist with small changes in bust and crown as well in the Coat of Arms details. Lettering variations: RHACVSI/RACVSIN/RHAGVSIN/RHAGVSI/RHACVSINE, SEM/SEm, RHAC/RHAG.

Year 1738 is unknown and rare? Contact referee if you have any info.

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Republic of Ragusa (Croatian States) made of Silver weighing 28.33g has an interesting fact that it was used as a trade coin in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the cities of Dubrovnik and Korčula, and was also used as a means of payment for the crew and provisions of the Ragusan ships.