German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Erfurt - 1632 "Purim" Taler
View Image Gallery >
Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
GERMANY - TALERS Erfurt |
| Design Description: |
Purim taler |
| Item Description: |
Silver TALER 1632 ERFURT DAV-4546 SWEDISH OCCUPATION DAV-4546 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 50 |
| Owner: |
worldcoinguy |
Owner Comments:
Erfurt taler 1632 NGC AU-50. DAV-4546. Popular taler struck by Swedish king Gustav II during occupation of Erfurt during Thirty Year War. Reverse text commemorates the victory of the Protestant Swedish king over the imperial army in the Battle of Breitenfeld near Leipzig on 7 Sept 1631. Often called a "Purim Taler" in association with the Purim festival on the 1 year anniversary, the taler captures a notable Protestant victory against the Holy Roman Empire. Interesting to note that Gustavus Adolf fell in the Battle of Lützen two months after the coin was issued.