½ Thaler 1624-1627 front ½ Thaler 1624-1627 back
½ Thaler 1624-1627 photo
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½ Thaler

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Einbeck (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1624-1627
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#147179
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Ferdinand II.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Einbeck (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 currency at the time, and the fact that this coin was minted in Einbeck, a city in what is now Lower Saxony, Germany, suggests that the city played an important role in trade and commerce during this period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting indicates that it was a valuable and sought-after resource at the time.