© 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 William II
1682 year| Silver | 58.15 g |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jülich-Berg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John William II (Johann Wilhelm II) (1679-1716) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1682 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1423-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.15 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS VIRTVTVM NOBISCVM ANNO 1682
Comment
Mintmaster NL = Nikolaus LongerichInteresting fact
The 2 Thalers coin from the Duchy of Jülich-Berg, issued in 1682 during the reign of John William II, features an interesting design element - a unique blend of both Catholic and Protestant imagery on the same coin. On one side, the coin bears the image of the Catholic saint, St. John the Baptist, while on the other side, it features the Protestant motto, "In God We Trust" (in Latin: "In Deo Speramus"). This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the German States during that time period.
