½ Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" 1525 (1523-1527) front ½ Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" 1525 (1523-1527) back
½ Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" 1525 (1523-1527) photo
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½ Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler"

1525 (1523-1527) years
Silver (.800) 14 g -
Description
Issuer
Counts of Schlick (Kingdom of Bohemia)
Count
Stephen (Stephan) (1516-1528) Hieronymus (1516-1551)
King
Louis I (Ludwig I) (1516-1526)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1525 (1523-1527)
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1519-1754)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
14 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86644
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bohemia lion left in a double circle, the inner dented. Legend around (starts 12h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: LVDOVICVS PRIM D GRACIA REX BO

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" coin is that it was used as a means of payment in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the 16th century, and its design and minting process were overseen by Counts of Schlick, who were influential nobles in the region.