Stadt Magdeburg 2 Thalers, 1617

2 Thalers aus Stadt Magdeburg. Ausgegeben 1617. Geprägt in Silver. Durchmesser 0 mm, Gewicht 57.29 g.

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Coat of arms of the city of Magdeburg on square shield with cross above, supported by double-headed eagle with crown above. (New coin of the Republic of Magdeburg of the year of Christ 1617.)

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Half-length figure of Theologian Jan Hus facing right, holding bible and priest Martin Luther facing forward, holding bible. (Jan Hus, burnt in 1415, prophesied that after a hundred years you will answer to God and to me. In 1517, Doctor Martin Luther was awakened by God to restore the heavenly doctrine.)

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