© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Thaler
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Ulm (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1181-1803) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1546-1548 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#174097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Karl V.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Ulm (German States) made of Silver was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued between 1546 and 1548, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design features the image of a crowned eagle on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Ulm on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. The coin's silver content made it a popular choice for trade and commerce, and it was likely used in a variety of transactions, from buying goods and services to paying taxes and debts. Despite its age, the ½ Thaler coin from the City of Ulm (German States) made of Silver remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
