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2 Thalers - Francis II Death of Francis II
1619 year| Silver | 57.17 g | 56 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Lauenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis II (Franz II) (1581-1619) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.17 g |
| Diameter | 56 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#103318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ten lines inscription with dates; three lines in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXIIT.
ANNO. 1547.
DIE. 10. AUGUST:
IN. RATZENBURG.
OBIIT.
ANNO. 1619. DIE. 2. IULY.
IN. LAVVENBURG:
VIXIT.
ANNOS: 71. MENSES.
10. DIES. XXII.
__________________
MORS MIHI QVIES
VITA BELLVM
.IG.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Francis II, the Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg, who passed away in 1619. The coin's design features an image of Francis II on one side and an image of his wife, Maria of Brunswick-Lüneburg, on the other. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
