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2 Thalers - John George

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Issuer Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia)
Duke John George (Johann Georg) (1606-1621)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1610
Value 2 Thalers
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 57.15 g
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
555555
References Dav ST# 6854
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
, FuS# 3339
Friedrich Friedensburg, Hans Seger; 1901. Schlesiens Münzen und Medaillen der neueren Zeit = Silesian Coins and Medals of Modern Times. Vereins für das Museum Schlesischer Altertümer, Wrocław, Poland.

Obverse

Half length armored bust right, holding stick with right hand raised and helmet with left hand. Legend around a beaded inner circle (start 12h) with date at the end.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOHAN. GEORG. D.G. MARCHIO. BRANDENB. 1610

Unabridged legend: Iohannes Georgius Dei Gratia Marchio Brandenburgicus

Translation: John George, by the grace of God, Margrave of Brandenburg...

Reverse

Folded shield with composite 12-fold coat of arms. 3 great helms above and decorations at sides. Legend around a partial inner circle, start 2h. Signature FVC at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVX. CARN - OVIENSIS.
F V S

Unabridged legend: Dux Carnoviensis

Translation: ... Duke of Jägerndorf.

Edge

Plain

2 Thalers - John George -  obverse

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Mint

Krnov, Czech Republic

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