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© Sincona AG
2 Thalers - Ferdinand II
1627 year| Silver | 58.70 g | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1627 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle looking left, inside budded border, carrying to the left a scepter, to the right a sword, and with its tail an imperial orb, surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·IMP:CÆS:FERD:II·P·F·GER:HVN:BOH:REX·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Ferdinand II 1627 from Free city of Augsburg (German States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as counterfeiters at the time were known to produce coins with a solid center. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin served as a way to verify its legitimacy and value.
