© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Goldgulden - George William
1621 year| Gold (.986) | 6.42 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 2 Goldgulden (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.42 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Twelve-fold arms in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D H R R ERTZC V CHVRF I P Z G C V B
16Z1
Unabridged legend: Des Heiligen Römischen Reiches Erzkämmerer und Churfürst in Preußen zu Gülich [Jülich] Cleve und Berg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Goldgulden coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1621, just a few years after the Thirty Years' War had begun, which had a profound impact on the economy and trade in the region. Despite the challenges of this time period, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
