© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - August of Sachsen-Weissenfels
1640 year| Silver | 6.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Augustus of Saxe-Weissenfels (August von Sachsen-Weißenfels) (1638-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.97 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#229558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-fold arms with central shield of Magdeburg, bishop's mitre above, date divided in legend at top.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Holy Roman Empire. The Thirty Years War had begun in 1618 and was still ongoing in 1640, causing widespread destruction and economic disruption throughout the region. Despite these challenges, the Archbishopric of Magdeburg continued to mint coins, such as this ¼ Thaler, which were used to finance the war efforts and support the local economy.
