City of Solothurn ½ Thaler, 1550 – 1599
Information
Country
City of Solothurn
City of Solothurn
Currency
Guldiner
(15 – 1579)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Thaler
Year
1550 – 1599
Ruler
Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic
(1760–1798)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
14.4
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Thaler from City of Solothurn. Issued from 1550 to 1599. Struck in Silver. Measures 35 mm and weighs 14.4 g.
- Obverse
- Eagle above arms divides S O. (Money of Solothurn)
- Reverse
- Full-length figure of saint in armor facing right. Lance with cross flag in right hand, left hand on hilt of sword. (Saint Ursus, Martyr)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1550-1599) | — |
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