© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler
| Silver | 14.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1696 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#379353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed imperial eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLDVS D G ROM IMP SEMP AVGVS 1696
I. I. F.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. This was a period of great turmoil, marked by conflicts such as the Thirty Years' War and the Great Turkish War, which had a profound impact on the economy and trade in Europe. Despite these challenges, the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt remained a prominent center of commerce and trade, and the ½ Thaler coin was an important part of the currency system used in the region.
