© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Thaler
| Silver | 13.86 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Rostock (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1600-1610 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.86 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, '16' in orb on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL(PHS): II: D: G: RO(MA): SE(M): AVGVS(TO). (P.F.D).
Comment
Grimm 216Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the City of Rostock (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued between 1600 and 1610, a period known as the "Thirty Years War" which lasted from 1618 to 1648. This conflict had a profound impact on the German states, including Rostock, and the coin may have been used to help finance the war efforts. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 13.86g suggest that it was a significant denomination for its time and may have been used for large transactions or as a store of value.
