1⁄24 Thaler - Wolfgang II 1611 front 1⁄24 Thaler - Wolfgang II 1611 back
1⁄24 Thaler - Wolfgang II 1611 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1⁄24 Thaler - Wolfgang II

1611 year
Silver 1.6 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Barby (German States)
Count
Wolfgang II (1564-1615)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1611
Value
1⁄24 Thaler = 1 Groschen
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.6 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#338870
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with value within beaded inner circle. Date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RV II · RO · IM · S · AV 1611

Translation: Rudolph II, ever exalted Emperor of the Romans

Interesting fact

The 1/24 Thaler coin from County of Barby (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.6g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Wolfgang II in 1611, and it was a standard circulation coin during that time, indicating that it was widely used and held by people in the region.