© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
2 Thalers Klippe
1742 year| Silver | 58.33 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Dortmund (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Charles VII (Karl VII) (1742-1745) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.33 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#156818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Armored laureate bust facing right. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAR • VII • D • G • ROM • IMP • S • A • B • R •
Comment
Mintmaster GH - (Gerhard Hüls, mintmaster of Cologne, 1726-1750)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1742 Dortmund 2 Thalers (Klippe) coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the city's victory over the plague. The obverse of the coin depicts a representation of the city's patron saint, St. Reinold, while the reverse shows a scene of the city's residents celebrating their deliverance from the plague. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a circulating commemorative coin from the German States, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
