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½ Thaler
1623 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Ferdinand II facing left above eagle holding scepter, sword and imperial orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·IMP:CÆS:FERD:II·PF· ·GER·HVN·BOH·REX.
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Ferdinandus II Pii Felicis Germaniae Hungaricae Bohemiae Rex
Translation: Emperor Caesar Ferdinand II, the devout and fortunate, King of Germany, Hungary, Bohemia
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Free City of Augsburg, minted in 1623, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used denomination across the German States, and this particular coin was minted during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), a conflict that had a profound impact on the region's economy and political landscape. Despite the challenges of this period, the Augsburg ½ Thaler coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, reflecting the city's strong economic position and its role as a major trading hub in southern Germany.
