1⁄24 Thaler - Wolfgang II
| Silver | 1.52 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | County of Barby (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Wolfgang II (1564-1615) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1614 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler = 1 Groschen |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.52 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATII·DGRO·IM·SEM·A 1614 H-M
Edge
Plain
Comment
Manfred Mehl, Barby# 54 - 711) 1613
MAT·ID·GROIM·SEM·AV 1613 H-M \ MON·NOVA·COMIT·BARB·ETM
2) 1614
MATII·DGRO·IM·SEM·A 1614 H-M \ MON·NOVA·COMI·T·BARB·ET·M
3) 1614
MAT·ID·GROI·MSEM·AV 1614 H-M \ ·MON·NOVA·COMIT·BARBE·TM
4)1614
MAT·ID·GROI·MSEM·AV 1614 H-M \ MON·NOVA·COMIT·BARBE·TM
Variant of Mehl# 70 without volutes on the sides of the coat of arms:
Interesting fact
The 1/24 Thaler coin from County of Barby (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.52g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Wolfgang II, who was a member of the House of Schwarzburg and ruled the County of Barby from 1613 to 1614. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during a time when most coins were made of copper or other base metals. Additionally, the fact that it is a standard circulation coin suggests that it was widely used in trade and commerce during that time period.
