2 Thalers - Christian II, John George and August 1605-1611 front 2 Thalers - Christian II, John George and August 1605-1611 back
2 Thalers - Christian II, John George and August 1605-1611 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

2 Thalers - Christian II, John George and August

 
Silver - -
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
1605-1611
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#185869
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Busts facing one another.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "C.S.A." (standing for Christian II, John George, and August) located above the coat of arms on the obverse side. This shield was added to the coin's design to signify the joint rule of the three Electors of Saxony during that time period.