© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Thalers
1541 year| Silver | 58.32 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Dortmund (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1541 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.32 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#358831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
1/2-length crowned and armored figure of emperor right holding scepter over right shoulder, titles of Karl V.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + CAROLVS + V + ROMAN + IMP + SEMP + AVGVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1541 2 Thalers coin from the City of Dortmund (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S" and "G" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for "Sigillum Gladii" or "Seal of the Sword." This symbol was used to indicate that the coin was minted under the authority of the local sword-bearing nobility, and it adds to the historical and numismatic significance of the coin.
