© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler
| Silver | - | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1637 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#145197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle, 12 in orb on breast, crown above divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAND. II. D. G. ROM. IM. S. A.
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Brunswick was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including Brunswick. The city's minting of the ½ Thaler coin during this time was likely a response to the need for a reliable and stable currency to facilitate trade and commerce. Despite the challenges of this period, the ½ Thaler coin has survived to this day and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
