© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Thaler - George of Austria
| Silver | 28.42 g |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | George of Austria (1544-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1549-1550 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.42 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#268882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. Georg slaying the dragon on horseback
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPS LEOD DVX BVLL CO LOSSE
Translation: Bishop of Liege, Duke of Bouillon and Count of Looz
Interesting fact
The Thaler coin is interesting because it was issued during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The Prince-bishopric of Liege, where the coin was minted, was a small state in what is now Belgium, and it was caught up in the midst of the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent wars of religion. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that reflect the artistic and cultural traditions of the time.
