© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Emden (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1618-1637 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#351838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINANDVS. II. D. G. ROM. IMP. SE. AVGVS
Translation: Ferdinand II, by God's grace, emperor of the Romans always august.
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the City of Emden (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the fact that this coin was minted in Emden, a city in the northwestern part of Germany, suggests that the city played an important role in trade and commerce during this period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during this time.
