© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
½ Thaler
1566 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1566 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1552-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177053 |
|---|---|
| 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
The ½ Thaler coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time when Hamburg was a powerful player in the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea and much of Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three towers and a crown, symbolizing Hamburg's status as a free imperial city. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
