2 Thalers - Jacob III of Eltz

€1.00
IssuerTrier, Archbishopric of
Year1570
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Thalers
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight58.23 g
Dimensions42 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#75, Dav GT I#9914, Schr#28
Obverse descriptionFull-length facing figure of St. Peter turned slightly to left, holding key in right hand, oval shield in left with oval arms of Eltz superimposed on cross of Trier, date at end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACO D G ARPST RE PRIN ELE 1570
(Translation: Jacob, by God`s grace, archbishop and prince elector.)
Reverse descriptionHeart-shaped shield of 4-fold arms of Trier and Eltz, ornate helmet with crest of Eltz arms superimposed on cross of Trier.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA ARG CONFLV
(Translation: New silver coinage of Koblenz.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1570  - -
Catalog ID1878879550
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