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Joachimsthaler

c. AD 1520　・　silver　・　16th century　・　Bohemia, Joachimsthal

Joachimsthaler（obverse）
Klassik Stiftung Weimar / CC0（Wikimedia Commons）

A large silver coin struck from the abundant silver of Joachimsthal (Joachim's valley) in Bohemia. 'Joachimsthaler' was shortened to 'thaler', and passing through one language after another it became the origin of the word 'dollar'.

Diameter 41mm