© 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 Rudolph Stör of Störenberg
| Silver | 14.10 g | - |
| Issuer | Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | John Rudolph Stoer of Stoerenberg (Johann Rudolf Stör von Störenberg) (1542-1570) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1558 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.10 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Karl V, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS V ROM IMPERATOR AVG date
Comment
According to Divo (Numismatique de Murbach), 1545 exists only as a lead pattern.1555 is a 2 digits date. All others are 4 digits.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Imperial abbeys of Murbach and Lüders is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "S" on the reverse side, which represents the name of the mint master, John Rudolph Stör. This distinctive feature helps to distinguish the coin from other similar coins of the time and adds to its historical significance.
