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© Emporium Hamburg
½ Batzen - Frederick III
| Silver | 1.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Frederick III the Pious (Friedrich III) (1559-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1572-1573 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#173642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5-fold arms divide date.
Script: Latin
Comment
Slg. Memm.2207Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen coin from the Electors of the Palatinate, minted in 1572-1573, features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. The Latin inscription "FREDERICUS III DEI GRATIA" (Frederick III, by the grace of God) was mistakenly engraved as "FREDERICUS III DEI GRAFIA" (Frederick III, by the grace of the count). This error makes the coin particularly rare and valuable among collectors.
