© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
½ Thaler
1620 year| Silver | 13.09 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | City of St. Gallen |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1633) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.09 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#107241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown over double-headed eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI·DEO·OPT:MAX:LAVS·ET·GLORIA
Comment
This coin also exists in klippe form: KM#60Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of St. Gallen, made of silver and weighing 13.09g, is interesting because it was minted during a time when the city was part of the Swiss Confederation, a powerful and influential political and economic alliance in Europe during the 17th century. The coin's design likely reflects the city's coat of arms and may feature images of local leaders or symbols of the Confederation. Its silver content and weight also suggest that it was a valuable and widely used denomination in the region.
