¼ Thaler - Wolfgang Ernest 1618-1619 front ¼ Thaler - Wolfgang Ernest 1618-1619 back
¼ Thaler - Wolfgang Ernest 1618-1619 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

¼ Thaler - Wolfgang Ernest

 
Silver - 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Isenburg-Büdingen (Isenburg, German States)
Count
Wolfgang Ernest I (Wolfgang Ernst I) (1596-1633)
Emperor
Matthias (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1618-1619
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
29.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#114742
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Matthias.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from County of Isenburg-Büdingen is that it features a unique coat of arms on its reverse side. The coat of arms depicts a shield with three horizontal stripes, representing the three main territories of the County of Isenburg-Büdingen: Isenburg, Büdingen, and Meerholz. The shield is topped with a crown and flanked by two lions, symbolizing the county's sovereignty and power. This coat of arms was specifically designed for the County of Isenburg-Büdingen and is not found on any other coins from the region, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.