© 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 - George Frederick I
| Silver | 57.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1589-1591 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriated cross, Hohenzollern arms in center, small shield of arms in each angle, date divided by mintmaster's symbol at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SI. DEVS. PRONO(BIS): QVI(S). CONT. NOS. 15 90
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Thalers - George Frederick I 1589-1591 from Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) made of Silver weighing 57.94 g is that it features an image of George Frederick I, the Duke of Jägerndorf, on one side, and the Jägerndorf coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region, and its design reflects the influences of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation.
