the half mile stone ("halbmeilensäule"), also called the league post ("stundensäule") because the league corresponded to half a mile, had a lower pedestal surmounted by a shaft that tapered from top to bottom. a roof-shaped, chamfered finial formed the uppermost element. its total height is about 3 metres. it bore the same inscriptions as the full mile stone. the herm-like design of this column is a reason why only a few stones of this type have survived until today. the serial number is even, but not divisible by four.