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2 Thalers – Saxe-Lauenburg

Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: Death of Franz II
Germany
Context
Year: 1619
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
Ruler: Francis II
Currency:
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 56 mm
Weight: 57.17 g
Silver weight: 57.17 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver
Magnetic: No
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard52
Numista: #103318
Value
Bullion value: $163.62

Obverse

Description:
Half-figure of Franz II in armor, facing right and holding a scepter, with an ornate helmet before him.
Inscription:
FRANCISCVS·II·D:G:DVX·SAXON:ANGAR:ET:WESTPHALI:
Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:
Ten lines, dated; three in exergue.
Inscription:
EXIIT.

ANNO. 1547.

DIE. 10. AUGUST:

IN. RATZENBURG.

OBIIT.

ANNO. 1619. DIE. 2. IULY.

IN. LAVVENBURG:

VIXIT.

ANNOS: 71. MENSES.

10. DIES. XXII.

__________________

MORS MIHI QVIES

VITA BELLVM

.IG.
Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

NameMark
Lauenburg/Elbe

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1619IG
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