2 Thalers - John Erasmus of Tattenbach 1663 front 2 Thalers - John Erasmus of Tattenbach 1663 back
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2 Thalers - John Erasmus of Tattenbach

1663 year
Silver 57.59 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Regenstein (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#175720
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.