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½ Batzen - Charles V Augsburg
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Chamberlain | Eberhard of Eppstein-Königstein (Eberhard von Eppstein-Königstein) (1517-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1520-1521 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (2) |
| Currency | Kreuzer (1385-1525) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#215141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms of Königstein-Eppstein, Arabic date above.
Lettering: +AVGVSTA VINDELICORVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Batzen coin from the Holy Roman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the first king to unite the crowns of Spain, Germany, and Italy under a single ruler. This coin was minted in Augsburg, which was an important city in the Holy Roman Empire at the time. The coin is made of silver and features an image of Charles V on one side and the Imperial Eagle on the other. It was used as a standard circulation coin during Charles V's reign, which lasted from 1520 to 1521.
