© 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 | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1638-1645 |
| Value | ½ Thaler = 16 Schilling |
| Currency | Thaler (1552-1674) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#178195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial double-headed eagle, orb with denomination on chest.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmaster Matthias FreudeInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Silver is that it was used as a means of payment for the city's merchants and traders during the 17th century. The coin was first introduced in 1638 and was used until 1645, and it was an important part of the city's economy during that time. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and it was used to purchase goods and services within the city and beyond. The coin's design featured the city's coat of arms and other symbols of the city's wealth and power, and it was a symbol of the city's prosperity and influence in the region.
