½ Thaler - John George I Vicariat

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun in 1618, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving, leading to a period of political instability and economic upheaval. Despite these challenges, the Electorate of Saxony continued to mint coins, including the ½ Thaler, which was an important denomination for trade and commerce. The fact that this coin was made of silver also speaks to the value and importance of the metal during this time period.

• medieval
• early modern
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