City of Magdeburg 2 Thalers, 1617
Centenary of the Reformation
Information
Country
City of Magdeburg
City of Magdeburg
Currency
Thaler
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
2 Thalers
Year
1617
Ruler
Free city
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
57.29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Thalers from City of Magdeburg. Issued in 1617. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 57.29 g.
- Obverse
- 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.)
- Reverse
- 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.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1617 | — |
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