½ Thaler - Ferdinand II (Joachimsthal) 1623-1628 front ½ Thaler - Ferdinand II (Joachimsthal) 1623-1628 back
½ Thaler - Ferdinand II (Joachimsthal) 1623-1628 photo
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½ Thaler - Ferdinand II Joachimsthal

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Ferdinand II (1617-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1628
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#96930
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX // BVRG MAR MO date

Comment

Prev. KM#902.

Mintmarks:
(ak) Bird's wing - mintmaster Gregor Steinmüller

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was used as a standardized unit of currency across the Holy Roman Empire, which was a significant innovation in monetary policy at the time.