© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1⁄16 Thaler - Ernest III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1620 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, value 16 in orb on breast, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATTHIA(S). D. G. R(O). I(M). S. (A).
Comment
Lange 877Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Thaler coin from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned shield with the initials "E" and "S" (for Ernest III) surrounded by foliage, while the reverse side shows a naked warrior holding a sword and a shield with a cross on it, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This blending of religious and mythological motifs was not uncommon in Renaissance-era coinage, but it makes this particular coin stand out as a fascinating example of cultural syncretism.
