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½ Batzen - Maximilian I Augsburg
1515 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1486-1519) |
| Chamberlain | Eberhard of Eppstein-Königstein (Eberhard von Eppstein-Königstein) (1517-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1515 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (2) |
| Currency | Kreuzer (1385-1525) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#215134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms of Königstein-Eppstein, R.N. date above.
Lettering: + AVGVSTA VINDELICORVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Batzen coin from Maximilian I (Augsburg) 1515 is that it features the first-ever portrait of a German ruler on a coin, which was a revolutionary design choice at the time.
