© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2½ Thalers - Matthias II Prague
1616 year| Silver | 71.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Matthias II (1611-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1616 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 71.28 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID • AVSTR • DVX - BVRG • MAR • MO • 1616
Interesting fact
The 2½ Thalers coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia, minted in 1616 during the reign of Matthias II, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not minted using the traditional method of striking, where a die is used to stamp the design onto the metal. Instead, it was produced using a technique called "fusion," where a heated metal disc was pressed into a mold to create the desired shape and design. This method was used to create many coins during this time period, and it's a unique aspect of this particular coin's history.
