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Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Thalers
(Laying of the founding stone of the chapel at Moritzburg castle) – Saxony
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration:
Laying of the founding stone of the chapel at Moritzburg castle on the birthday of the elector's wife on the 01.11.1661
Germany
Context
Year:
1661
Country:
Germany
Issuer:
Saxony
Period:
Electorate
Ruler:
John George II
Currency:
Thaler
(1493—1805)
Demonetized
: Yes
Material
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Silver
Magnetic:
No
References
KM:
#
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496
Numista:
#187846
Obverse
Description:
Jehovah's name radiates above a central pedestal with shield, helmet, sword, and palm. To the left is a crowned book; to the right, an elector's hat over crossed swords within a wreath.
Script:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
12-line inscription.
Script:
Latin
Edge
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1661
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