© 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 - Wolfgang II Death
1615 year| Silver | 57.89 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Barby (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Wolfgang II (1564-1615) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1615 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb above a 9 line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿OBIIT✿
✿XXIII·MAR✿
✿A·MD/C XVCVM✿
SINCERVS CHRI
STI· ET STRENVVS
PATRIÆ VIXIS
✿SET MILES✿
ANNOS XXCIII
·MIII·DVII·
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Wolfgang II, the Count of Barby, who passed away in 1615. The coin's design features an image of Wolfgang II on the obverse side, and a depiction of his tomb on the reverse side, surrounded by the inscription "WOLFGANG II GRAF VON BARBY" (Wolfgang II, Count of Barby). This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its silver content makes it a popular choice among numismatists.