Free city of Kempten 1 Thaler, 1541 – 1549

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free city of Kempten Free city of Kempten
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Thaler
Year 1541 – 1549
Rulers Charles V (Karl V) (1535–1540) , Free city (1289–1802)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 28
Diameter (mm) 41
Thickness (mm) 2.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Thaler from Free city of Kempten. Issued from 1541 to 1549. Struck in Silver. Measures 41 mm and weighs 28 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield with imperial eagle, 3 small shields of Austria, Burgundy and Tyrol at left, right and bottom, date at end of legend.
Reverse
Crowned and armored bust of emperor to right in circle.
Edge
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Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1549  Gallows — Haertle# 217 - 228
1548  Gallows — Haertle# 193 - 216
1547  Gallows — Haertle# 166 - 192
1546  Gallows — Haertle# 155 - 165
1545  Gallows — Haertle# 134 - 154
1544  Gallows — Haertle# 111 - 133
1543  Gallows — Haertle# 98 - 110
1542  Gallows — Haertle# 90 - 97
1541  — Haertle# 68 - 89

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