© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
½ Thaler - Maximilian II Joachimsthal
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1576 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmarks:(ad) Lion left in shield - Joachimsthal mintmark (mintmark below bust)
(ae)Goat's head - mintmaster Jörg Geitzköfler
(af) Duck swimming right in circle - mintmaster Georg Kadner (1578-1582) and mintmistress Lucie Kadner (1582-1584)
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia, minted during the reign of Maximilian II (1573-1576), is interesting because it was one of the first coins to use the Joachimsthaler silver standard, which was a new standard of silver purity that was introduced during that time. The Joachimsthaler standard specified that the coin should contain 1/12th of a Cologne mark (233.25 grams) of fine silver, which was a higher standard than the previous standard used in the region. This made the ½ Thaler coin one of the most valuable coins in circulation at the time, and it was widely used for trade and commerce.
