© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
½ Thaler - Jacob II
1518 year| Silver | 14.75 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Fugger (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jacob II (1490-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1518 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#364501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Allegorical figures of Neptune and Mercury being crowned by Apollo in sky above, legend divided to left and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADSIT APOLLO.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Jacob II 1518 from County of Fugger (German States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "F" on the reverse side, which represents the Fugger family who were prominent merchants and bankers in the region. This coin was issued during a time when the Fuggers were at the height of their influence and power, and it serves as a testament to their enduring legacy in the region's history.