© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
½ Thaler
1553 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1553 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1552-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna and child, small shield of nettleleaf below divides date, in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVM + SVPER + OIA + TIME.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler 1553 from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "H" in the center, which represents the city of Hamburg. This coin was minted during a time when Hamburg was an important trading center in Northern Europe, and the coin's design reflects the city's pride in its economic and cultural significance.
