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2 Thalers - John Adolphus I Birth of Prince Adolph
1685 year| Silver | 43.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels (German States) |
| Duke | John Adolphus I (Johann Adolf I) (1680-1697) |
| Duke | John Adolphus I (Johann Adolf I) (1680-1697) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1685 |
| Year | 1685 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 43.3 g |
| Weight | 43.3 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sun above child in cradle, Roman numeral date divided in corners.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BUCHSEN SCHIESSEN BEY DER PRINZLICHEN EINSEGNUNG
INFLUXU
M
D C
LXXXV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Prince Adolph, the son of John Adolphus I, the Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels. The coin features an image of the prince on one side and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. It was minted in 1685 and is made of silver, weighing 43.3 grams.