© 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 - Leopold V and Claudia Regency ND
| Silver | 57.2 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Tyrol (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Leopold V (1619-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1626-1632 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned busts facing right of Léopold Archduke of Austria and his wife Claudia de Médicis.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩LEOPOLD:AR:D:AV:E:CLAUDIA:ARCHIDVCISA:AVSTRI:MEDIC
Unabridged legend: LEOPOLDUS ARCHIDUX AUSTRIAE ET CLAUDIA ARCHUDUCISA AUSTRIAE MEDICIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian States. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the country was facing political and economic instability. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that showcase the skill of the mint's engravers and craftsmen.
