1 Thaler - Wolfgang of Dalberg (Bettlertaler) 1590 front 1 Thaler - Wolfgang of Dalberg (Bettlertaler) 1590 back
1 Thaler - Wolfgang of Dalberg (Bettlertaler) 1590 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - Wolfgang of Dalberg Bettlertaler

1590 year
Silver 29.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Prince-archbishop
Wolfgang of Dalberg (1582-1601)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1590
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.2 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#357141
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Martin on horseback to left, beggar below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA: NOVA: AR GEN: MOGVNTIN.

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz, also known as the "Bettlertaler," features an interesting design element - a depiction of Wolfgang of Dalberg, the Archbishop of Mainz, on the obverse (front side). This coin was minted in 1590 and is made of silver, weighing 29.2 grams.