2 Thalers - George Frederick of Greiffenklau 1629 front 2 Thalers - George Frederick of Greiffenklau 1629 back
2 Thalers - George Frederick of Greiffenklau 1629 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Thalers - George Frederick of Greiffenklau

1629 year
Silver 58.59 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Prince-archbishop
George Frederick of Greiffenklau (Georg Friedrich von Greiffenklau) (1626-1629)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1629
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
58.59 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#405797
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted arms with crozier and sword to sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA ° NOVA ° ARGENTEA ° MOG VNTINA • AD

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it features an image of George Frederick of Greiffenklau, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1626 to 1631. This coin was minted during his reign, making it a unique piece of history that highlights the religious and political significance of the Archbishopric of Mainz during that time.