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½ Thaler - John Frederick II
1730 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein-Öhringen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Frederick II (Johann Friedrich II) (1708-1764) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1730 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#411966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend is a chronogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IesVs CRIstVs est DoMInVs qVI CoronabIt sVos
Unabridged legend:
Jesus Christus est dominus qui coronabit suos
MDCCVVVVVIIIII
Translation:
Jesus Christ is the Lord who will crown his people.
1730
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from County of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein-Öhringen is that it features an image of John Frederick II, the ruler of the county, on one side, and an image of the county's coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1730, during John Frederick II's reign, and was used as a form of currency in the region. The use of silver in the coin's minting adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
