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1 Thaler
| Issuer | Lüneburg, City of |
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| Year | 1572 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central depiction of the Lüneburg city gate rendered as a three-towered fortified castle with crenellated walls, the central arched gateway framing the city's heraldic shield bearing a rampant lion. The architectural composition is finely detailed, with windows and masonry visible on each tower. The legend encircles the design along the beaded border, incorporating the date 72 (for 1572) at the upper left. |
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| Reverse description | Crowned double-headed imperial eagle displayed with wings spread, each head bearing a small crown, surmounted by a large imperial crown above. The breast of the eagle bears an orb inscribed with 3Z, symbolizing the imperial authority of Maximilian II. The encircling Latin legend names the emperor with his titles, separated by stops, running along the beaded border of the coin. |
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| Mintage | 1572 - (15)7Z |
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