1⁄16 Thaler - Ernest III
1620 year| Silver | 1.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#122595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, value 16 in orb on breast, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAN. D. G. R. IM. S. A. 6Z0
Comment
Klippe.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Thaler coin from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg is that it features an image of Ernest III, the ruling count of the county from 1620 to 1630. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the county. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the German States.
