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1 Vierer ND
Silver | 1.2 g | 20 mm |
Issuer | City of Strasbourg (French States) |
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Period | Free city |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1559-1623 |
Value | 1 Vierer (1⁄36) |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.2 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#56789 |
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Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Long cross divides marginal legend
Lettering: * AR GEN TORA TVM
Interesting fact
The 1 Vierer coin from the City of Strasbourg (French States) was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis XIII, who was a Catholic monarch, but the city of Strasbourg was a Protestant stronghold. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during a time of religious tension and political change.