© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Thalers
1624 year| Silver | 58.36 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.36 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#217989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb with denomination on chest, date divided by crown on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINANDUS ° - ° II • D : G : RO : IM : S • A : PS • 16 - 24
Comment
Thick strike struck on 1 Taler dies.Mintmaster PS - Peter Schrader
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a depiction of the Roman Emperor Ferdinand II, who was the King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor at the time the coin was minted. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the city's loyalty to the Holy Roman Empire and its ruler.
