When The Joachimsthaler Was The Only Dollar
The Joachimsthaler, a silver coin from the 16th century, is the origin of the dollar. Despite its short lifespan, its influence endures, with the word 'dollar' rooted in geography. A replica coin from Prague reveals its intricate design and historical significance.
Detail of Judith with the Head of Holophernes by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1530). The coin in Judith's headdress is a Joachimsthaler, a symbol to not forget King Louis II, who first commissioned the coin. In 1526, the 20-year old King died, along with most of the Hungarian Royal Army during the Battle of Mohacs against the Ottoman Empire.
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