© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Groschens - Henry II Marriage
1759 year| Silver |
| Issuer | County of Reuss-Lobenstein (Reuss-Lobenstein, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry II (Heinrich II) (1739-1782) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1759 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1759-1790) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bridal pair below script RS monogram.
Script: Latin
Comment
Schmidt u. Knab 575, Friederich 1465Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of Henry II, Count of Reuss-Lobenstein, to his wife, Countess Carolina of Erbach-Fürstenau, in 1759. The coin features an image of the couple on one side and the Reuss-Lobenstein coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, reflecting the importance of the occasion and the wealth of the Reuss-Lobenstein family.
