Germany, Teutonic Order, Maximilian I, thaler 1603

A rare commercial issue of a coin of the Teutonic Order from the early 17th century.

A nicely preserved piece with graffiti in the background.

Obverse: in the rim from the wreath a figure of the ruler 3/4 to the left, on its sides coats of arms, in the outer rim a legend:
MAX:D.G:ARCH:AVST:DVX-BVR:MAG:PRVSS:ADMI;

Reverse: knight on horseback to the right, in the rim coats of arms, above the shield under the knight the date 1603;