Free city of Kempten 1 Thaler, 1540 – 1547

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free city of Kempten Free city of Kempten
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Thaler
Year 1540 – 1547
Rulers Charles V (Karl V) (1535–1540) , Free city (1289–1802)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 28.98
Diameter (mm) 44
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Thaler from Free city of Kempten. Issued from 1540 to 1547. Struck in Silver. Measures 44 mm and weighs 28.98 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.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1547  —
1543  Gallows —
1543  —
1542  —
1541  —
1541  — Lorenz Rosenbaum mintmark
1540  —

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