© 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 Martin I
| Silver | 58.01 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Stolberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Martin (1631-1669) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1660 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.01 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms with date divided in helmets, I-K below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOM : IN : EPS : MVN : BR : LOR : ET . KLETTENB :
1 6 6 0
I K
Interesting fact
The 2 Thalers coin from the County of Stolberg-Stolberg, minted during the reign of John Martin I (1646-1660), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the county, the coin bears an image of a tree with a large trunk and sprawling branches, surrounded by the Latin inscription "Arbor Vitae" (Tree of Life). This design was meant to symbolize the county's prosperity and growth, and it remains a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
