1 Thaler - William V 1557-1558 front 1 Thaler - William V 1557-1558 back
1 Thaler - William V 1557-1558 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - William V

 
Silver 28.39 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Henneberg-Schleusingen (German States)
Count
William IV (1480-1559)
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1557-1558
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.39 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#355259
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, Z4 in orb on eagle's breast, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D. G. CAROL. V. RO. IMPE. S. AVG(V)S(T). 58

Comment

Schleusingen mint

Interesting 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.