© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Thaler - Frederick III
1568 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Frederick III the Pious (Friedrich III) (1559-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1568 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate helmet above 3 shields of arms, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERR. NACH. DEINEM. WILLN.
Translation: Lord after your will
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Electors of the Palatinate (German States) is that it features an image of Frederick III, who was the Elector Palatine at the time of its minting in 1568. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the complex religious and political tensions of the era. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
