© 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 - Christian II, John George I and August Death
1611 year| Silver | 57.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Christian II (1591-1611) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1611 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.73 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROFIDE
BV PRAFIDEM
DEO ET GAES ARI
MORS RAPVIT
NON DEFICIT
ALTER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of three members of the House of Wettin, a powerful dynasty that ruled Saxony for over 800 years. The coin features the portraits of Christian II, John George I, and August, who all died in 1611, and its silver content and weight suggest that it was a high-value coin at the time of its minting.
