© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
1⁄16 Reichsthaler
| Silver | 1.72 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1670-1671 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bust of Leopold right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLDVS D G RO. IM. SE. AVG*
Interesting fact
The 1⁄16 Reichsthaler coin from the City of Cologne (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.72 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Reichsthaler was a standardized currency introduced by the Holy Roman Empire in 1566, and it was used widely throughout Germany and other parts of Europe. The City of Cologne was an important trading center during this time, and the minting of this coin reflects the city's economic influence and importance. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the coin's intended use as a medium of exchange and store of value.
