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Thaler with standing St. Stephen
| Silver (.882) | 28 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1634 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle, city arms on breast, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MONETA° NOVA° METENSIS° 1631
Translation: New coin from Metz.
Comment
According to NGC (following the Standard Catalog of World Coins), obverse and reverse are switched compared to French litterature.A variety exist for 1629 with a traditional aureole behind St. Stephen head.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of St. Stephen, the patron saint of Hungary, standing on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Metz on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the city was part of the French States, and it is made of silver with a weight of 28 grams.
