© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
⅙ Thaler
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1625 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#212763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with '1/6' in oval on breast, titles of Ferdinand II.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin from the Free City of Augsburg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the fact that it was minted in Augsburg, a free city with a significant trading and banking industry, speaks to the city's economic influence and importance. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a common practice during this period, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely accepted as a medium of exchange.
