© 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 Frederick Death
1679 year| Silver | 50.6 g | 64 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 50.6 g |
| Diameter | 64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#339590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
20-line Inscription
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John Frederick, the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, who passed away in 1679. The coin's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, while the reverse side features an image of a skull and crossbones, symbolizing death. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted, making it a unique piece of history.
