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2 Thalers - John Erasmus of Tattenbach
1663 yearSilver | 57.59 g | - |
Issuer | County of Regenstein (German States) |
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Count | John Erasmus of Tattenbach (Hans Erasmus von Tattenbach) (1650-1671) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1663 |
Value | 2 Thalers |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 57.59 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#175720 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted 9-fold arms with small helmeted shield of arms to either side, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI. DEO. GLORIA. ANNO.
Interesting fact
The 2 Thalers coin from the County of Regenstein, featuring John Erasmus of Tattenbach, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was a common feature in coins of that era, used to thread a string or ribbon through, allowing the coin to be worn as a pendant or amulet.