© 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 | 57.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George Frederick I (Georg Friedrich I) (1543-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1599-1600 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.96 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriated cross, Hohenzollern arms in center, small shield of arms in each angle, date reads outwards at top, divided by mintmaster's symbol and legend begins at upper right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SI : DEVS ⁕ PRONO(BIS) ⁕ QVI(S) : CONTRA : NOS · 15 99
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Thalers - George Frederick I 1599-1600 from Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) made of Silver weighing 57.96 g is that it features an image of George Frederick I, the last Duke of Jägerndorf, on one side, and the Jägerndorf coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in the region, as the Duchy of Jägerndorf was part of the Holy Roman Empire and was later absorbed into the Habsburg Monarchy. Despite its historical significance, the coin remains a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
