2 Thalers - August (Löser) 1655-1664 front 2 Thalers - August (Löser) 1655-1664 back
2 Thalers - August (Löser) 1655-1664 photo
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2 Thalers - August Löser

 
Silver 58 g 63 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1655-1664
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
58 g
Diameter
63 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31077
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering: ALLES MIT BEDACHT ANNO 1655 HS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion on one side, which was a symbol of power and strength in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.