© 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 | 1605-1610 |
| Value | ½ Thaler = 16 Schilling |
| Currency | Thaler (1552-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value on breast of double-headed imperial eagle within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmaster - Matthias MoersInteresting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was used as a means of payment during a time when Hamburg was a powerful trading center in Northern Europe. 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 and independent city. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the importance of trade and commerce in Hamburg's economy during this period.
