© 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 - August
1580 year| Silver | 58.14 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#361510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
13-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony breaks legend at bottom, 3 helmets above, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HB ARCHIMARS CHAL ET ELEC
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Elector Christian I of Saxony, who was a prominent figure during the Renaissance period and known for his support of the arts and humanism.
