½ Thaler - John Philip I, John William IV and Frederick William II 1626-1630 front ½ Thaler - John Philip I, John William IV and Frederick William II 1626-1630 back
½ Thaler - John Philip I, John William IV and Frederick William II 1626-1630 photo
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½ Thaler - John Philip I, John William IV and Frederick William II

 
Silver 14.4 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg (German States)
Duke
John Philip (1603-1639) John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1603-1632) Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1603-1669)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1626-1630
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1583-1840)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.4 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#158183
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmeted manifold arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVC: SAX: IVL: CLIV: ET MONT: LIN: ALDENB:

Comment

Kernbach 14. 1 Slg. Kernbach 2439

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers, John Philip I, John William IV, and Frederick William II, which is unusual for a single coin.