© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
2 Thalers - John Conrad of Gemmingen
1596 year| Silver | 59.89 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John Conrad of Gemmingen (1595-1612) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1596 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 59.89 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#403349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Rudolph II.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RVDOLPHVS II. ROM : IMP : SEMP : AVGVST :
V. M.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - John Conrad of Gemmingen 1596 coin from the Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "G" on the reverse side, which represents the name of the bishop, Gabriel von Eyb. This letter is surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves, adding to the coin's aesthetic appeal.
