½ Thaler - Paul Sixtus I 1620 front ½ Thaler - Paul Sixtus I 1620 back
½ Thaler - Paul Sixtus I 1620 photo
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½ Thaler - Paul Sixtus I

1620 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Counts of Trautson (Austrian States)
Count
Paul Sixtus I (1589-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#148993
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Arms surrounded by the chain of the Golden Fleece, imperial eagle above, dividing the date. Inner circle, legend around (starts 1h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN FALKERSTEIN // AVREI VELL EQVES

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Counts of Trautson (Austrian States) made of Silver is that 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 Counts of Trautson were a powerful noble family who ruled over a large territory in Austria. The coin's design features an image of Paul Sixtus I, the ruling Count of Trautson at the time, and its silver content made it a valuable and sought-after currency. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.