© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
2½ Taler - Gebhard Truchseß of Waldburg
1581 year| Silver | 71.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Gebhard Truchsess of Waldburg (1577-1588) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1581 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 71.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Decorated five-field coat of arms with the shields of the coin association partners Mainz, Cologne, Trier, Palatinate / Bavaria and Hessen. To the side: 8 - 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO.NO.RHEN ELECT. PRINC.CONSOCI+ / 8 = 1
Edge
Plain
Comment
Noss 96a (Thaler), mentioned in the note: a 2½ Taler (this example); Merle 3 (Taler)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Taler coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "G.T." (for Gebhard Truchseß) located above the coat of arms on the reverse side of the coin. This subtle detail adds an extra layer of historical significance to the coin, as it highlights the importance of the Truchseß family in the region during that time period.
