© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2½ Thaler - Adolphus XIII
| Silver | 70.5 g | 57 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Adolphus XIV (Adolf XIV) (1576-1601) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1593 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 70.5 g |
| Diameter | 57 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#331920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fully armored count on horseback to right
Script: Latin
Lettering: HATS GOTT • VORSEHN • SO • WIRTS • WOL • GESCHN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg was part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was in the midst of a religious conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism. Additionally, the county was facing economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that there was still a demand for silver coins, and that the local economy was trying to maintain some level of stability.
