© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - William V
1553 (1550-1559) years| Silver | 28.72 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Henneberg-Schleusingen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William IV (1480-1559) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1553 (1550-1559) |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.72 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Karl V and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D G CAROL V RO IMPE S AVGV 1553
Comment
Schleusingen mintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from County of Henneberg-Schleusingen is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. On one side, the coin bears the image of Saint George slaying a dragon, a common Christian motif. On the other side, it features a depiction of a wild man, a mythical creature commonly found in Germanic folklore. This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the diverse influences present in the region during the 16th century.
