© 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 - August of Sachsen-Weissenfels
1640 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Augustus of Saxe-Weissenfels (August von Sachsen-Weißenfels) (1638-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#229560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-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 the ½ Thaler coin from Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) made of Silver is that it features an image of August of Sachsen-Weissenfels, who was the ruling prince of the Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels from 1640 to 1680. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
