© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Guldenthaler - George Frederick I
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543-1603) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1565-1576 |
| Value | ½ Guldenthaler = 30 Kreuzer |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 30 in orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Guldenthaler coin from Brandenburg-Franconia is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts George Frederick I, the ruler of Brandenburg-Franconia, dressed in armor and holding a sword, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, surrounded by symbols of the four evangelists. This blending of religious and mythological symbols was a common feature of coins during the Renaissance period, reflecting the cultural and religious diversity of the time.
