© 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 | 14.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1620 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#379354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Titles of Ferdinand II, crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAND II ROM IMP SEMP AVG 1620 Æ
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 between 1619 and 1620, a period when the Holy Roman Empire was facing economic challenges and political instability. The Free Imperial City of Frankfurt, where the coin was minted, was a significant trading center and financial hub during this time, and the coin likely played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
