Thaler - Thomas I 1621-1623 front Thaler - Thomas I 1621-1623 back
Thaler - Thomas I 1621-1623 photo
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Thaler - Thomas I

 
Silver 28.71 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Haldenstein (Grisons)
Lord
Thomas I of Schauenstein (1609-1628)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1623
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1609-1628)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.71 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#99471
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with five-fold arms on chest.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARGENT*RECENS*CAVAT*IMP*AVT*SIG*

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Thaler - Thomas I 1621-1623 from Lordship of Haldenstein (Grisons) made of Silver weighing 28.71g is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin features a depiction of a wild man, known as the "Wild Man of the Woods," which was a popular mythological figure in medieval Europe. The Wild Man is shown holding a club and standing on a rocky outcropping, surrounded by a forest. This design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the lordship of Haldenstein.