2 Thalers - John (Freiberg University) 1857 front 2 Thalers - John (Freiberg University) 1857 back
2 Thalers - John (Freiberg University) 1857 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

2 Thalers - John Freiberg University

1857 year
Silver (.900) 37.037 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
John I (1854-1873)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1857
Value
2 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄15 Metric Pound
Currency
Thaler (1839-1873)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
37.037 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47529
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

"DEM FLEISSE" inside a plant crown, date below, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
K. S. BERGAKADEMIE ZU FREIBERG
DEM
FLEISSE
1841

Translation:
Kingdom of Saxony, Freiberg University
The
Assiduity

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Johann, the founder of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Saxony.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1857  100 - - - - - -

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