© 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 - Balthasar of Dernbach
1605 year| Silver | 56.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Fulda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Balthasar of Dernbach (Balthasar von Dernbach) (1570-1606) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1605 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.69 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Rudolf II and date in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: ° RVDOLF : II • ROM : IMPERA : AVG : P . F : D ° 1605 •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Balthasar of Dernbach 1605 coin from the Abbey of Fulda (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as counterfeiters at the time were known to produce coins with a solid center. The presence of the hole in the coin served as a guarantee of its genuineness and value.
