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2 Thalers - George Frederick II
1696 year| Silver | 56.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George Frederick II (Georg Friedrich II) (1692-1703) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.73 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#231036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms with two helmeted wild man as supporters to the sides.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller
Comment
Slg. Grüber 4324Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - George Frederick II 1696 coin from Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "G.F." (for George Frederick) located above the crown on the obverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
