Thaler 1561-1567 front Thaler 1561-1567 back
Thaler 1561-1567 photo
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Thaler

 
Silver 28.23 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1561-1567
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.23 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#314184
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

IHS and date within circle in center of sun.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* P * POST * TENEBRAS * LVX
IHS
1562

Interesting fact

The Thaler coin from the City of Geneva, minted between 1561 and 1567, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a depiction of the city's iconic Jet d'Eau fountain, which is still a popular tourist attraction today.