© 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 - Ernest August Bischof of Osnabrück
1680 year| Silver | 52.3 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1680 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 52.3 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Island with a palm tree
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VARIIS IN MOTIBUS EADEM
R 1680 B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers coin featuring Ernest August Bischof of Osnabrück is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued in 1680, just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Germany and disrupted trade and commerce. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate engravings and a high level of precision in its minting. This speaks to the resilience and skill of the mint workers and the importance of currency in facilitating economic recovery and growth during this time.
