© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - John II
| Silver | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Palatinate-Zweibrücken (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John II the Younger (1604-1635) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1624 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#239667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Manifold arms, 5 ornate helmets above, date at end of margin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CO. VE. SP. MA. ET. - RA. DO. IN. RAV(E).
Comment
Slg. Noss II, 373Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Zweibrücken, minted during the reign of John II (1623-1624), was made of silver, but it was also unique in that it featured a portrait of the duke on one side and a depiction of the Virgin Mary on the other. This combination of secular and religious imagery was not uncommon in coins of the time, but it's an interesting example of how coinage was used to convey not only monetary value but also cultural and religious values.
