½ Reichsguldiner 1559-1564 front ½ Reichsguldiner 1559-1564 back
½ Reichsguldiner 1559-1564 photo
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½ Reichsguldiner

 
Silver (.931) 12.32 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Emperor
Ferdinand I (1556-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1564
Value
½ Guldiner
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1527-1619)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
12.32 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132362
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINANDI. IMP. AVG. P. F. DECRET(O).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Reichsguldiner coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, who was instrumental in reforming the currency system in the German States and introducing the Reichsguldiner as a standardized currency. This coin, made of silver and weighing 12.32g, was an important part of that currency system and played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.