2 Thalers - George William 1630-1631 front 2 Thalers - George William 1630-1631 back
2 Thalers - George William 1630-1631 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Thalers - George William

 
Silver 58.02 g -
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1630-1631
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Weight
58.02 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#314483
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmeted arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARCHIC. ET. ELECTOR. D. PRVSSIAE. IVL. CLIV. ET. MONT
1 6 3 1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued in 1630-1631, a period when the Holy Roman Empire was dissolving and the various German states were struggling for power and independence. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that reflect the cultural and artistic traditions of the time.