2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II 1586 front 2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II 1586 back
2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II 1586 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II

1586 year
Silver 58.17 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
1586
Year
1586
Value
2 Thalers
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1572-1740)
Currency
Thaler (1572-1740)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Weight
58.17 g
Weight
58.17 g
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#361422
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 DV SAX LA N THVR E MAR MIS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers coin from Duchy of Saxe-Weimar is that it features a unique double portrait of Frederick William I and John II on its obverse side, which was a rare design element for coins during that time period.