© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Reinhard II of Buchholz
1558 year| Silver | 13.56 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Reinhard II of Bocholtz (Reinhard II von Bocholtz) (1555-1585) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1558 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.56 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS. V. ROM. IMPE. SE. AVG.
Comment
Mintmaster Johann WeienhoffInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Abbey of Corvey is that it features a unique blend of religious and secular imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Reinhard II of Buchholz, the abbot of the monastery, while on the other side, it features the coat of arms of the monastery, which includes a cross and other religious symbols. This blending of religious and secular elements reflects the complex relationship between the church and the state during the Renaissance period.
