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1 Thaler - Simon VII

Issuer County of Lippe
Year 1617
Type Standard circulation coin
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Obverse description Central field displays the quartered arms of the County of Lippe, the shield divided into four quadrants each bearing alternating roses and stars, the characteristic Lippian heraldic charges. The shield is surmounted by a crowned helm issuing elaborate mantling and a crest of spread eagle wings. Two wildmen or lions serve as supporters flanking the central achievement. The surrounding legend reads SIMON. COM. ET. NOB. DOMI. IN. LIPPIA., identifying the issuer as Simon, Count and Noble Lord of Lippe. The coin border is formed by a finely beaded inner circle.
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Obverse lettering SIMON. COM. ET. NOB. DOMI. IN. LIPPIA.
Reverse description Central field features the Imperial double-headed eagle displayed, each head crowned separately with a large Imperial crown above uniting both heads, and the orb of the Holy Roman Empire on the breast. The eagle's talons clutch a sceptre and sword, symbols of Imperial authority. The date 16-17 is divided and placed in the lower field to either side of the eagle's tail. The circumscribed legend reads MATTIAS. I. D. G. ROM. IMPE. SEMP. AVGVS., identifying Emperor Matthias I as suzerain. The field is enclosed by a beaded inner circle.
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