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½ Thaler - Frederick I
1606 year| Silver (.889) | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1593-1608) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1606 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1495-1802) |
| Composition | Silver (.889) |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Christoph holding staff in right hand with Jesus child on shoulder. Arms in decorative frame to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOLPH.II.IMP.AVG.P.F.DECRETO*
Engraver: Jean Cassignot
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) made of Silver (.889) is that it features an image of Frederick I, the first Duke of Württemberg, on one side, and the coat of arms of Württemberg on the other. This coin was minted in 1606, during Frederick's reign, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States.
