© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1⁄16 Thaler - Ernest III
| Silver | 2.60 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1611 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, value 16 in orb on breast, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: R(U)(V)DOL. II. D. G. R(O). I. S. A(U).
Comment
Lange 874bInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg, where the coin was minted, was a small state in northern Germany that was part of the Holy Roman Empire. During the early 17th century, the region was experiencing significant economic growth and trade, which led to an increased demand for coinage. The 1/16 Thaler coin was minted to meet this demand and was used widely in the region for everyday transactions. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the local economy and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
