2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II, Germany

2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II, Germany, 1579-1581 obverse image2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II, Germany, 1579-1581 reverse image
2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Germany flagGermany
  • Years of Minting:
    1579-1581
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    n/a
  • Mint:
    Saalfeld, Germany
2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II Reference Price

Reference Price

$16.50-$670.65

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Facing 1/2-length bust, small imperial orb at top, titles divided by 6 small shields in margin.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Facing 1/2-length bust divides date, titles divided by 6 small shields in margin.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

D G FRI WIL DV SAX LA N THVE MAR MI MO IMP 15 80

Reverse:

D G IO HAN D V SAX I AN THV E MAR MIS

2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

2 Thalers - Frederick William I and John II sizes
  • Weight:56.97 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

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