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1 Thaler – Upper Alsace

Standard circulation coins

Austria

Context

Year: 1622

Country: Austria

Issuer: Upper Alsace

Period:

Landgraviate

Ruler: Leopold V

Currency:

Thaler

(1425—1634)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight: 28.8 g

Silver weight: 25.20 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 87.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #260

Numista: #81430

Value

Bullion value: $73.22

Obverse

Description:

Leopold V bust right, date behind, within braided circle and legend.

Inscription:

LEOPOLD:D:G:ARCHIDVX:AVST·DVX·BVR:ETc:SAC:CAES:MtisET

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Crowned, ornate shield featuring a composite coat of arms with a central Upper Alsace shield, all within a braided circle and surrounding legend.

Inscription:

RELIQ:ARCHID:GVBERNAT:PLEN:ET:COM:TIR:LAND:ALS +

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Ensisheim	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1622	—	—

Navigation: Standard circulation coins from Upper Alsace

1 Thaler

1621-1623