© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
½ Thaler - Ernest III Biblischer Halbtaler ND
1620 year| Silver | 15 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The seven-headed hydra of Babylon with one head severed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIE ROTE HVR DE. DRACH: REIT. - DE KELC DS GIF: U: GREWELS. TREIT.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Ernest III (Biblischer Halbtaler) ND (1620) from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) is that it features a unique combination of religious and secular imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Ernest III, the Count of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg, while the reverse side features a scene from the Bible, specifically the story of the temptation of Jesus. This blending of religious and secular themes was a common feature of coins during this time period, reflecting the complex relationship between church and state in Europe during the 17th century.
