© 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
1546 year| Silver | 15 g | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1546 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Figure of St. John holding lamb, heart-shaped shield of city arms below in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITATIS IMPERIALIS
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) made of Silver weighing 15g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation of cities in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. The coin's design features the image of a city gate, which symbolizes the city's prosperity and economic power.
