© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
2 Thalers - John Adam of Bicken Bettlertaler
1602 year| Silver | 57.63 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | John Adam of Bicken (Johann Adam von Bicken) (1601-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1602 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.63 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Martin facing on horseback, beggar under horse
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA.NOVA.ARGE NTEA.MOGVNTI.1602
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1602 John Adam of Bicken (Bettlertaler) 2 Thalers coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a bird, known as the "Bicken bird," which is located on the reverse side of the coin, near the rim. This bird image has become a distinctive feature of the Bettlertaler coins and is highly sought after by collectors.
