1 Thaler - Wolfgang ND (1520-1540) front 1 Thaler - Wolfgang ND (1520-1540) back
1 Thaler - Wolfgang ND (1520-1540) photo
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1 Thaler - Wolfgang ND

 
Silver 26.45 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Montfort-Rothenfels (German States)
Count
Wolfgang (1519-1541)
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1520-1540
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.45 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#431669
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, shield of Castile-Austria on breast, small shield of Montfort arms below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAR V ROM IMP SEMP AVGVSTVS

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the County of Montfort-Rothenfels (German States) made of Silver weighing 26.45 g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Wolfgang, who was the Count of Montfort-Rothenfels from 1520-1540. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from that time period and region, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item.