½ Thaler - Frederick II 1541-1546 front ½ Thaler - Frederick II 1541-1546 back
½ Thaler - Frederick II 1541-1546 photo
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak

½ Thaler - Frederick II

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke
Frederick II (Fridrich II) (1488-1547)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1541-1546
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#120888
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) made of Silver features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the Duke of Liegnitz-Brieg from 1541 to 1546. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the region was experiencing significant political and economic changes. The coin's design and the materials used to make it reflect the influences of the Renaissance and the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region during that time.