© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II
1586 year| Silver | 58.17 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
