© 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 - William Rector Jena University
1654 year| Silver | 14.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
| Duke | William (1605-1662) |
| Duke | William (1605-1662) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.29 g |
| Weight | 14.29 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Doubled heard two busts to the right
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate William, the Rector of Jena University, who played a significant role in the history of education and academia in Germany. The coin's design features an image of William on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Germany and its educational institutions.
