½ Thaler 1781 front ½ Thaler 1781 back
½ Thaler 1781 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

½ Thaler

1781 year
Silver 13.96 g -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Regensburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1245-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1781
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.96 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#274442
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Laureate bust right

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOSEPHVS II. D. G. ROM. IMP. SEMP. AVGVST.

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from the Free City of Regensburg (German States) in 1781 is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin's silver content and weight of 13.96g reflect the value and standardization of currency during the late 18th century. Additionally, the coin's design and minting process were likely influenced by the political and economic climate of the time, making it a unique piece of history.