© Münzen Ritter
© Münzen Ritter
½ Batzen - Maximilian I St Veit
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1486-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1518 |
| Value | ½ Batzen = 2 Kreuzer (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Shield of Carinthia (Kärnten) under a crown, legend between 2 beaded circles (starts 2h) for "Archidux Carinthiae"
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ ARCHIDVX CARINTH ✿
Interesting fact
The ½ Batzen coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the reign of Maximilian I (St. Veit) from 1515-1518, is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage during that time period.
