2 Groschen - Ernest Death
1715 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 25.6 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Hildburghausen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest III (Ernst III) (1675-1715) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1715 |
| Value | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1759) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#163405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
8-line inscription with denomination and date in script lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G8BOHRN
12 JULY 1655
G8STORB8N
1715
R8GJ8R8J
35.JAHR
(2.GGP(.)
Comment
Hollmann 12Interesting fact
The 2 Groschen coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Hildburghausen featuring Ernest (Death) has an interesting fact. Despite being a circulating commemorative coin, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material, and weighed 2.6 grams. This indicates that the coin was intended to be used as a means of exchange, but it was also a symbol of the duchy's wealth and power.
