¼ Thaler - Justus Hermann ND (1622) front ¼ Thaler - Justus Hermann ND (1622) back
¼ Thaler - Justus Hermann ND (1622) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

¼ Thaler - Justus Hermann ND

1622 year
Silver 7.09 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States)
Count
Justus Herman (Jobst Hermann) (1622-1635)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1622
Value
¼ Thaler = 8 Schilling
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.09 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278297
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, value '8' in orb on breast with titles of Ferdinand II

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINAN. II. D. G. ROM. IM. S. A.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justus Hermann, the Count of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the county. This coin was minted during a time when the county was experiencing significant economic growth and political stability, which is reflected in the detailed craftsmanship and design of the coin. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a symbol of the county's wealth and status at the time.