© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Thaler
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Colmar (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1542-1558 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ DOMINE ᛭ CONSERVA ᛭ NOS ᛭ IN ᛭ PACE
Translation: Lord, keep us in peace.
Interesting fact
The Thaler coin from Colmar was used as a medium of exchange in the city and its surrounding regions during the 16th century. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. The coin features an image of a crowned coat of arms on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the city's allegiance to the French crown and its Christian faith. Despite being over 450 years old, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a rare and valuable piece of history.
