Thaler: Difference between revisions

no edit summary
No edit summary
No edit summary
 
Line 22: Line 22:
60 Groschen are 1 Thaler.
60 Groschen are 1 Thaler.


By March 26th, 2024, 1 Thaler is worth €11.60, £9.62 or US$12.59. 1 Groschen is worth €0.193, £0.17 or US$ 0.21.[[File:Stone coins.jpg|thumb|Stone coins]]
By March 26th, 2024, 1 Thaler is worth €11.60, £9.62 or US$12.59. 1 Groschen is worth €0.193, £0.17 or US$ 0.21.
== Stone Coins ==
== Stone Coins ==
[[File:Stone coins.jpg|thumb|Stone coins]]
Stone coins, also known as Lapis (pl. Lapides) or Denari (pl. Denare) were a currency used in several parts of Europe before the introduction of Thalers and Groschen. They were usually polished river stones with patterns carved into them.
Stone coins, also known as Lapis (pl. Lapides) or Denari (pl. Denare) were a currency used in several parts of Europe before the introduction of Thalers and Groschen. They were usually polished river stones with patterns carved into them.