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1 Thaler - John Rudolph Stör of Störenberg
| Issuer | Imperial Abbeys of Murbach and Lüders |
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| Year | 1559-1564 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Crowned and quartered coat of arms of the abbeys of Murbach and Lüders, featuring two heraldic lions facing one another, set within a circular field. The shield is surmounted by an ornate crowned helm with elaborate mantling. The circular legend reads IO: RV: D: G: AB: MV: ET: LV: S: R: I: P:, an abbreviated Latin inscription identifying John Rudolph, by the grace of God Abbot of Murbach and Lüders, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire. The overall design is executed in the Germanic Renaissance hammered style characteristic of mid-16th century thaler coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Crowned double-headed imperial eagle displayed, with wings spread, in the style of the Holy Roman Empire, occupying the central field. The eagle bears the imperial orb or shield on its breast. The circular legend reads FERDINANDVS · ROM · IMPER · AVG · with the date appearing in the field, referencing Emperor Ferdinand I as suzerain. The design reflects the customary acknowledgment of imperial authority on ecclesiastical thaler coinage of the period, rendered in bold relief typical of 16th century hammered silver. |
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