© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
⅑ Thaler
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1644 |
| Value | ⅑ Thaler |
| Currency | Reichsguldiner (1620-1753) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 9 in shield on breast, titles of Ferdinand II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAND.II.D.G.ROMA.IMP.SEMP.AVG:
Interesting fact
The ⅑ Thaler coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used denomination across many German states, and the fact that Nuremberg, a free imperial city, was able to mint its own coins speaks to the city's economic and political power during that time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the more common copper and bronze coins of the time, indicating a higher value and importance placed on the coin.
