2 Thalers - Frederick William and John 1602 front 2 Thalers - Frederick William and John 1602 back
2 Thalers - Frederick William and John 1602 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Thalers - Frederick William and John

1602 year
Silver 57.79 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States)
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States)
Duke
Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1573-1602) John II (1573-1605)
Duke
Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1573-1602) John II (1573-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1602
Year
1602
Value
2 Thalers
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1572-1740)
Currency
Thaler (1572-1740)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Weight
57.79 g
Weight
57.79 g
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#268755
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

3 helmets above 11-fold arms, bottom of shield divides date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LANDTG THV ET MARCH MISN
160Z

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers coin from Saxe-Weimar is that it features a unique double portrait of both Frederick William and John, who were co-rulers of the duchy at the time. This double portrait design was a rare occurrence in coinage during that period, and it adds to the coin's historical significance and collectibility.