½ Thaler - Leopold Ferdinand ND (1741) front ½ Thaler - Leopold Ferdinand ND (1741) back
½ Thaler - Leopold Ferdinand ND (1741) photo
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½ Thaler - Leopold Ferdinand ND

1741 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Counts of Kinsky (Kingdom of Bohemia)
Count
Leopold Ferdinand Kinsky (1713-1760)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1741
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#92758
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned ornate arms

Comment

Often designated as Gulden.

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from the Counts of Kinsky (Kingdom of Bohemia) made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was minted during the reign of Leopold Ferdinand, who was a member of the powerful Kinsky family, which played an important role in the history of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the Kinsky family on one side and the image of St. George slaying a dragon on the other, symbolizing the family's power and influence. Its silver content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.