2 Reichsthaler - John Casimir 1627 front 2 Reichsthaler - John Casimir 1627 back
2 Reichsthaler - John Casimir 1627 photo
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2 Reichsthaler - John Casimir

1627 year
Silver 57.3 g 47.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach (German States)
Duke
John Casimir (1572-1633)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1627
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1572-1638)
Composition
Silver
Weight
57.3 g
Diameter
47.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#68782
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Duke on horseback facing right with surrounding legend, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*LANTG:THVR:MARG:MISM:COMES:MARG:ET RAVENS:DOMIN:IN RAVENST:
1627

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Reichsthaler coin from Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach is that it features an image of John Casimir, the ruling Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Eisenach from 1572 to 1633. The coin was minted in 1627, during his reign, and it is made of silver, weighing 57.3 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German States.