© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
½ Thaler - Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I
| Silver | 13.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Henry Wenceslaus (Heinrich Wenzel) (1617-1639) Charles Frederick I (Karl Friedrich I) (1617-1647) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1621 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.53 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Münsterberg, three small helmets above, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVC·SIL·MONS·ET· ·OLS·CO·GLA· 620
BH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, was a devastating conflict that affected much of the continent, including the Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels where this coin was minted. Despite the turmoil, the coin still bears the images of both Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I, indicating that the duchy was still functioning and issuing currency during this time.
