½ Thaler - Frederick Charles 1681 front ½ Thaler - Frederick Charles 1681 back
½ Thaler - Frederick Charles 1681 photo
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½ Thaler - Frederick Charles

1681 year
Silver 14.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Administrator
Frederick Charles of Württemberg-Winnental (Friedrich Karl von Württemberg-Winnental) (1677-1693)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1681
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.55 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#134640
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned 4-fold arms in laurel wreath, date divided in legend neart top.

Script: Latin

Engraver: J.Chr. Müller

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Duchy of Württemberg is that it features an image of Frederick Charles, the ruler of the duchy at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of Württemberg on the other. This coin was minted in 1681 and was made of silver, weighing 14.55 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.