© 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 II
1539 year| Silver | 59.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Frederick II (Johann Friedrich II) (1554-1566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1539 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1485-1573) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 59.12 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Manifold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony, 3 helmets above, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES MEA IN DEO EST 1539
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Thalers - John Frederick II 1539 from Electorate of Saxony (Ernestinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 59.12 g is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1539, just a few years after the Protestant Reformation began in 1517, and during a time of great conflict between Protestant and Catholic states. Additionally, the Electorate of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was a powerful state in the Holy Roman Empire and played a significant role in the political and religious conflicts of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the mint masters and engravers of the time, and is a valuable piece of history for collectors and numismatists today.
