© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Albert VIII, Günther XLII, Anthony Henry, John Günther II and Christian Günther I
| Silver | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Counties of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (County of Schwarzburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Günther XLII (1593-1643) Anthony Henry (Anton Heinrich) (1594-1638) Charles Günther (Karl Günther) (1605-1630) John Günther II (1600-1631) Christian Günther (1601-1642) Louis Günther I (1605-1646) Albert Günther (Albrecht Günther) (1605-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1608 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Martin on horseback to right, imperial orb above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVD. GVN. ALBV. GVN. COM. I. SCHWAR. E. HONS.
Comment
Bethe 491Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of five different rulers, which is unusual for a single coin. The coin was issued during a time of political turmoil in the region, and the inclusion of multiple rulers may have been a way to symbolize unity and stability.
