City of Solothurn Thaler, 1551 – 1563

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Solothurn City of Solothurn
Currency Guldiner (15 – 1579)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Thaler
Year 1551 – 1563
Ruler Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic (1760–1798)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 28.75
Diameter (mm) 41
Demonetized Yes

Description

Thaler from City of Solothurn. Issued from 1551 to 1563. Struck in Silver. Measures 41 mm and weighs 28.75 g.

Obverse
Eagle above arms divides S O. (Money of Solothurn)
Reverse
Full-figure of saint in armor facing right. Lance with cross flag in right hand, left hand on hilt of sword. (Saint Ursus, Martyr)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1563  — 2-821h
1561  — 2-821g
1554  — 2-821f
1553  — 2-821e
1551  — 2-821d
ND  — 2-821a, one headed eagle
ND  — 2-821b, two headed eagle
ND  — 2-821c, round arms

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