2 Thalers - Johann Friedrich and Philipp von Hessen

Issuer Saxony (Ernestinian Line), Electorate of
Year 1543-1545
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 2 Thalers
Currency Thaler (1485-1573)
Composition Silver
Weight 57.46 g
Diameter 55 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Keilitz#232, Schnee#122, Schütz III#423
Obverse description Facing bust slightly to right holding sword over right shoulder, manifold shielded arms in left hand, titles of Johann Friedrich I.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOHANNES FRIDERICUS ELECTOR DVX SAXONIAE BVRGGRAVIVS MAGDEBVRGENSIS SI DEVS PRO NOBIS QVIS CONTRA NOS
Reverse description Half-length figure of Landgrave Philipp in armor to the left. In the right hand is a four-fielded coat of arms.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PHILIPPVS DEI GRATIA LANDGRAVIVVS HASSIAE COMES KATZENELLEN DIETZ ET NIDDA 1543 VICTORIA NOSTRA A SOLO DEO EST
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1543 - -
1545 - -
Numisquare ID 2139641030
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