© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
½ Thaler
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1582 |
| Value | ½ Thaler = 16 Schilling |
| Currency | Thaler (1552-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in circle, '16' in orb on breast, titles of Rudolf II.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmaster - Jacob SchmidtInteresting 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 of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Rudolf II, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and promote trade throughout the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Hamburg and the inscription "S.P.Q.R.H." which stands for "Senatus Populusque Romanus Hamburgensis" or "The Senate and People of Rome of Hamburg". This coin is a rare and valuable example of early European coinage and a testament to the rich history of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region for centuries.
