© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
2 Thalers - Ernest III ND
| Silver | 56.07 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1622 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman to the right.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg, where the coin was minted, was a small state in northern Germany that was part of the Holy Roman Empire. During the early 17th century, the region was experiencing significant economic growth and trade, which led to an increased demand for coinage. The 2 Thalers coin, made of silver, was a common denomination at the time and was used for everyday transactions. Despite its small size, the County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg was able to mint its own coins, indicating a degree of independence and autonomy within the larger Holy Roman Empire.
