© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
2 Thalers - Melchior Zobel of Giebelstadt
1552 year| Silver | 62.44 g | 44.3 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Melchior Zobel von Giebelstadt (1544-1558) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1552 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 62.44 g |
| Diameter | 44.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#403435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, '72' in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAROLI V IMP AVG P F DECRETO
7Z
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Melchior Zobel of Giebelstadt 1552 coin is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "W" on the reverse side, which represents the Bishopric of Würzburg. This letter was added to the coin's design to signify the coin's origin and authenticity, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
