2 Thalers (Foundation of the City by Otto the Great) 1599 front 2 Thalers (Foundation of the City by Otto the Great) 1599 back
2 Thalers (Foundation of the City by Otto the Great) 1599 photo
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2 Thalers Foundation of the City by Otto the Great

1599 year
Silver 56.82 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Magdeburg (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1599
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
56.82 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#356994
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double-headed eagle with arms on breast and crown above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT. PAX. INIT(RA). MVROS. E(T). P ROSPE. I(N). PALATV(S). TVIS.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the founding of the City of Magdeburg by Otto the Great in 965 AD.