½ Thaler - Gustav Adolph II (Death) 1632 front ½ Thaler - Gustav Adolph II (Death) 1632 back
½ Thaler - Gustav Adolph II (Death) 1632 photo
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½ Thaler - Gustav Adolph II Death

1632 year
Silver 14.26 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1631-1632)
Period
Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1632
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.26 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132298
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cartouche with date at end of 6-line inscription, angel on top and bottom and decor

Script: Latin

Lettering: STANS ACIE, // PUGNANS, // VINCENS, // MORIENSQ: // TRIUMPHAT. // 1632 6.NOVE:

Comment

Slg. Bruun 966

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Gustav Adolph II, who was a prominent figure in the Thirty Years' War and played a significant role in the history of Europe during the 17th century.