© 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 III Sigismund
| Silver | 57.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John III Sigismund (1608-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1614 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.71 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I PRVS IVL - CLIV MO D
Comment
Mint: Cöln an der Spree, nowadays Berlin.Mintmaster: Melchior Hoffmann
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - John III Sigismund 1611-1614 coin from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. On one side, the coin bears the image of John III Sigismund, the ruler of Brandenburg, surrounded by the Latin inscription "IOHANNES III SIGISMUNDUS MARCHIO BRANDENBURG". On the other side, the coin features a depiction of the Brandenburg coat of arms, which includes a shield with the symbols of the four evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and a crowned eagle. This blending of religious and heraldic symbols reflects the complex cultural and political landscape of 17th-century Germany.
