© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
2 Thalers
1617 year| Silver | 56.40 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Hamelin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.40 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with orb on breast, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATH. I. ROMA IMPE. SEMP. AV.
Interesting fact
The 2 Thalers 1617 coin from the City of Hamelin (German States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the City of Hamelin's issuance of this coin reflects the city's importance as a trading center and its need for a reliable medium of exchange. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the coin's intended use as a medium of exchange and store of value.
