© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
½ Thaler - Frederick William
1809 year| Silver (.833) | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Nassau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1806-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#151502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Nassau arms between laurel and palm fronds, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZWANZIG EINE FEINE MARK.
1809
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Nassau (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1809, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ended, and during a period of economic upheaval and political restructuring in the German states. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region, a testament to the enduring value of silver coins during times of economic uncertainty.
