½ Thaler - Volrat VI, Wolfgang III and John George 1624 front ½ Thaler - Volrat VI, Wolfgang III and John George 1624 back
½ Thaler - Volrat VI, Wolfgang III and John George 1624 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

½ Thaler - Volrat VI, Wolfgang III and John George

1624 year
Silver 13.80 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Artern (German States)
Count
Volrad VI (Volrath VI) (1585-1627) Wolfgang III (1615-1638) John George II (Hans Georg II) (1619-1647)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1624
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1631)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.80 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#196222
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted arms, mintmasters initials separated to sides, date between helmets.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the German States, including the County of Mansfeld-Artern, where this coin was minted. Despite the challenges of war, the county was able to produce a coin that has survived to this day, providing a glimpse into the economic and political conditions of the time.