2 Groschen - Frederick William

Reverse

6-line central inscription with denomination and date, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.II. / GROSCH / BRANDENB / LANDES / MVNZ / 1656
Z. M. I. P. Z. G. C. B. S. P. C. W. I. S. Z. C. V. I. H. B. Z. N. F. Z. H. V. M.

Translation: Zu Magdeburg, In Preussen, Zu Gülich, Cleve, Berg, Stettin, Pommern, Cammin, Wenden, In Schlesien, Zu Crossen Und Iägerndorf, Herzog Burggraf Zu Nürnberg, Fürst Zu Halberstadt Und Minden

Edge

Plain

Comment

Several varieties of caption and punctuation exist.
The letters ND and NB can be linked together:

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Plusieurs variétés de la légende et de la ponctuation existent.
Les lettres ND et NB peuvent ainsi être reliées l'une à l'autre:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Groschen coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Brandenburg-Prussian state was still recovering from the devastation it had brought. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent in its design and quality, with the 2 Groschen coin being a prime example. It features an elegant portrait of Frederick William, the "Great Elector," who ruled Brandenburg-Prussia from 1640 to 1688 and is credited with transforming the state into a major military and economic power. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

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