The Holy Roman Empire Kronenthaler was a coin that was minted during the 18th and 19th centuries. The denominations of the kronenthaler varied throughout its history, but it was typically a silver coin that was used as currency in the Holy Roman Empire. Synonyms for the kronenthaler include the thaler, the taler, and the peso. The thaler was a widely used coin throughout Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries and was the precursor to the kronenthaler. Similarly, the taler and peso were also used as currency in various parts of the world during the same time period. These coins all have similar origins and were used as a means of trade and commerce throughout history.