© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Thaler
1623 year| Silver | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Kempten (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1289-1802) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate, high-collared bust to right in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINANDVS. II. D. G. ROM. IMP. SEMP. AVGVST(VS).
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Free City of Kempten (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 a free city like Kempten suggests that it may have been used in trade and commerce across different regions and states. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting indicates that it was a valuable and sought-after material at the time.
