© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
½ Thaler - Ferdinand I Joachimsthal
1546 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1546 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmarks:(zz) Camel’s head left or right - mintmaster Rupprecht Puellacher
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Silver is that it was used as a means of payment for the miners who worked in the Joachimsthal region, which is now known as Jáchymov in the Czech Republic. The coin was first introduced in 1546 during the reign of Ferdinand I, and it was specifically designed to be used in the mining industry. The coin's design featured the image of St. Joachim and St. Anne, the parents of the Virgin Mary, on one side, and the Bohemian lion on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was able to withstand the rigors of daily use. The ½ Thaler coin was an important part of the economy in the Joachimsthal region, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a symbol of the region's rich mining history.
