Free city of Kempten ¼ Thaler, 1542 – 1549

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free city of Kempten Free city of Kempten
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Thaler
Year 1542 – 1549
Rulers Charles V (Karl V) (1535–1540) , Free city (1289–1802)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Thaler from Free city of Kempten. Issued from 1542 to 1549. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 0 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
1/2-length crowned and armored figure of emperor to right, holding scepter over right shoulder.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1549  — (15)49
1548  —
1547  —
1547  — (15)47
1546  —
1545  — (15)45
1544  —
1544  — (15)44
1543  —
1543  — (15)43
1542  — (15)42

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