2 Thalers - Ernest VII (Ausbeute - St. Andreas) 1589 front 2 Thalers - Ernest VII (Ausbeute - St. Andreas) 1589 back
2 Thalers - Ernest VII (Ausbeute - St. Andreas) 1589 photo
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2 Thalers - Ernest VII Ausbeute - St. Andreas

1589 year
Silver 58.19 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Hohnstein (German States)
Count
Ernest VII (Ernst VII) (1580-1593)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1589
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
58.19 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#268542
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. Andrew with cross divides date, imperial orb superimposed over center of cross

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DO. IN. LORAE - CLETTENB.
89

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of St. Andreas on one side, which was a common motif on coins from the County of Hohnstein during the 16th century.