1 Thaler - William II of Bongard of Bergerhausen ND (1564-1596) front 1 Thaler - William II of Bongard of Bergerhausen ND (1564-1596) back
1 Thaler - William II of Bongard of Bergerhausen ND (1564-1596) photo
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1 Thaler - William II of Bongard of Bergerhausen ND

 
Silver 24.238 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Heid and Bleid (German States)
Lord
William II of Bongard of Bergerhausen (1554-1596)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1564-1596
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
24.238 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#434418
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

2 adjacent ornate shields of arms, 2 helmets above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PARTEM QVART RO NO AV CVDEBAT D H ET B

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, particularly in the German States. The coin was minted in the Lordship of Heid and Bleid, which was a small territory in what is now modern-day Germany, and it features an image of William II of Bongard of Bergerhausen, who was a prominent noble during that time. Despite the turmoil of the era, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power of commerce and trade, as it was widely used in transactions throughout the region.