2 Thalers - Johann Ulrich 1629 front 2 Thalers - Johann Ulrich 1629 back
2 Thalers - Johann Ulrich 1629 photo
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2 Thalers - Johann Ulrich

1629 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Krummau (Kingdom of Bohemia)
Prince
John Ulrich of Eggenberg (1568-1634)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1629
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1625-1688)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#122772
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Similar to 1 Thaler, KM#9.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Johann Ulrich 1629 from Duchy of Krummau (Kingdom of Bohemia) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Habsburg, which was the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "IOHANN ULRICH DVCH VON KRVMAV" (Johann Ulrich, Duke of Krummau). This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and denomination, and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.