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© Sincona AG
½ Thaler
1623 year| Silver | 13.80 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | City of Solothurn |
|---|---|
| Period | Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic (1760-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1622-1642) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.80 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#180419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length figure of saint in armor facing right, flag with cross in right hand, left hand on hilt of sword.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS + VRSVS + MARTIR
Translation: Saint Ursus, Martyr
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Solothurn, made of silver and weighing 13.80g, is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a relatively new entity, having been formed just over a century prior in 1291. The coin's design likely reflects the cultural and political influences of the time, making it a unique piece of history.
