½ Thaler 1614-1616 front ½ Thaler 1614-1616 back
½ Thaler 1614-1616 photo
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½ Thaler

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1614-1616
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1527-1619)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#153804
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Matthias.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The ½ 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 coin was issued between 1614 and 1616, a period known as the "Kipper und Wipper" era, which saw widespread inflation and currency devaluation due to the Thirty Years' War. Despite this, the Nuremberg ½ Thaler remained a stable and trusted currency, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity.