© Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke und Wiedemann) (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke und Wiedemann) (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Thaler "Wendentaler" ND
1544 year| Silver | 28.73 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lüneburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city Wendish Coinage Union (Wendischer Münzverein) (1379-1569) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1544 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.73 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3 shields of arms (Rostock, Stralsund, Wismar) in shape of trefoil, rampant lion left in center, date divided between shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONET' - CIVITAT' - WANDAL'.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler "Wendentaler" coin from the City of Lüneburg (German States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a Wend, a mythical creature from Germanic folklore, which is said to have inhabited the forests and mountains of Northern Europe. The Wend is portrayed as a half-human, half-animal figure, with a horned headdress and a long beard. This design was meant to symbolize the city's connection to the surrounding wilderness and its rich cultural heritage.
