© 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 - Philip Ernest
| Silver | 56.85 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Artern (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip Ernest (Philipp Ernst) (1585-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1625 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1631) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#367216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms divide date and initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZV GOTT ALLEIN MEIN HOFFNVNG
16 19
A K
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thirty Years War had just begun in 1618, and the County of Mansfeld-Artern, where the coin was minted, was a small state in the midst of this conflict. Despite the turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and artisans who created it.
