2 Thalers - Christian II, John George and August 1591-1599 front 2 Thalers - Christian II, John George and August 1591-1599 back
2 Thalers - Christian II, John George and August 1591-1599 photo
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2 Thalers - Christian II, John George and August

 
Silver 58.27 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Christian II (1591-1611) John George I (Hans Georg I) (1591-1656) Augustus (August) (1591-1615)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1591-1599
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
58.27 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#185333
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Shield of 13-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony breaks legend at bottom, 3 helmets above, titles continued.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRAT. ET. DV - CES. SAXON.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double portrait of Christian II, John George, and August, which is not commonly seen in coins from that time period.