© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II
| Silver | 56.97 g | - |
| 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 |
| Years | 1579-1581 |
| Years | 1579-1581 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.97 g |
| Weight | 56.97 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#361381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing 1/2-length bust, small imperial orb at top, titles divided by 6 small shields in margin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D G IO HAN D V SAX I AN THV E MAR MIS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Frederick William I and John II, on the same coin. This is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a time of co-rule, where two rulers shared power simultaneously. This coin is a testament to the historical event and serves as a reminder of the complex political dynamics of the time.
