| Obverse description | 4-fold arms of Hohenlohe and Langenburg, date divided above. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | MO NO COM DE HOHENLOE ET DO IN LANG 15 95 |
| Reverse description | Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | RVDOL II D G ROM IMPE S AVGVST |
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| Mintage |
1595 - - 1596 - - 1598 - - 1600 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1858439420 |
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Historical Context: This 1 Thaler coin represents the joint coinage of the House of Hohenlohe, a prominent princely family within the fragmented Holy Roman Empire during the late 16th century (1595-1600). Joint coinage was common among various branches of a ruling house, signifying shared territorial rights or unified economic policy. Issued post-Reformation, these large silver Thalers served as crucial instruments of commerce and symbols of princely authority in a period prior to the Thirty Years' War.
Artistry: The Thaler's design reflects the robust aesthetic prevalent in German numismatic art of the late Renaissance. While a specific engraver is unrecorded, execution was overseen by the mint master, likely employing local artisans. Typical for joint issues, the obverse often features the combined arm