© 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 of Brunswick
| Silver | 58.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | George of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (Georg von Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel) (1558-1566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1562 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1511-) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.74 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#352504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms of Brunswick-Lüneburg with central shield, helmet above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA * NOVA * BREMENSIS * 156Z
Engraver: Konrad Hundt
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - George of Brunswick 1561-1562 from Archbishopric of Bremen (German States) coin is that it features an image of St. George slaying a dragon on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Bremen. This coin was minted during a time of religious upheaval in Europe, and the image of St. George, who was revered as a protector of the faith, was seen as a symbol of hope and protection for the people of the Archbishopric.
