© 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 Conquest of Gotha
1567 year| Silver | 58.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1567 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#295681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with RN date.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the conquest of Gotha by Augustus, Elector of Saxony, in 1567. The coin's design features an image of Augustus on horseback, with the city of Gotha in the background. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early German numismatics, and its historical significance makes it a highly sought-after collector's item.
