© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
½ Guldentaler - John Rudolph Stör of Störenberg
| Silver | 12.14 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | John Rudolph Stoer of Stoerenberg (Johann Rudolf Stör von Störenberg) (1542-1570) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1568-1569 |
| Value | ½ Guldenthaler = 30 Kreuzer (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.14 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#176979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 30 in orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II and date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMIMIANI+IMP+AVG+P+F+DECRETO 68
Interesting fact
The ½ Guldentaler coin from the Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders, minted in 1568-1569, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical depiction of a saint or a coat of arms, the coin bears an image of a tree with a large trunk and sprawling branches, surrounded by the Latin inscription "Arbor Vitae" (Tree of Life). This unique design was meant to symbolize the connection between the abbeys and the natural world, as well as the spiritual growth and prosperity that the abbeys aimed to foster.
