© 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 - John Albert II Death
1616 year| Silver | 57.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Albert II (Hans Albrecht II) (1610-1636) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1616 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA
MEMORIÆ CONIV
GIS DVLCISSIMÆ MAR
GARETÆ ELISABETH XVI
NOVEMBR ANNI MDCXVI
IN DOMINO MORTVÆ ET
PER DOMINUM IN NOVIS
SIMO DIE SVRRECTVRÆ
ET VITAM INTROTIVR
Æ ÆTERNAM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John Albert II, the Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, who passed away in 1616. The coin's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. The use of silver in the coin's minting process adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
