© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
½ Thaler - John Frederick Klippe
1624 year| Silver | 13.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1608-1628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1495-1802) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Size | 31 mm |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmet over flag, three shields below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSI - LI - O:&:CONSTAN - TIA:
Engraver: Francois Guichart
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Duchy of Württemberg is that it features a unique "klippe" or "cut" design, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of John Frederick. The klippe design involves a small cut or notch in the rim of the coin, which was added to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure that the coin could be easily identified as authentic. This feature is rare in coins from this time period and makes the ½ Thaler coin from Württemberg particularly interesting and valuable to collectors.
