© 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 of Bayern Kardinalsjubiläum
1608 year| Silver | 60.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1573-1612) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 60.02 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms supported by two lions, mintmasters initials below and date separated by crown above. 16 arms surrounding.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1608 cardinal's jubilee of Ernest of Bavaria, who was the Prince-Bishop of Hildesheim from 1579 until his death in 1612. The coin's design features an image of Ernest on one side and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Hildesheim on the other.
