½ Guldentaler - Louis 1573 front ½ Guldentaler - Louis 1573 back
½ Guldentaler - Louis 1573 photo
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½ Guldentaler - Louis

1573 year
Silver (.931) 12.19 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Duke
Louis (Ludwig) (1568-1593)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1573
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
12.19 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#191950
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, '30' in orb on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMILIANI. IMP. AVG. P. F. DECRETO.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Guldentaler - Louis 1573 from Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) is that it features a unique coat of arms on its reverse side. The coat of arms depicts a shield with the symbol of the House of Württemberg, a stag, surrounded by two lions. This coat of arms was used by the Duchy of Württemberg during the rule of Duke Louis (Ludwig) in the 16th century.