© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Batzen
| Silver | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Kempten (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1289-1802) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1519-1520 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3 small shields of Austria, Burgundy and Tyrol, 2 above 1, imperial crown over all.
Script: Latin
Lettering: KAROLVS. ARCHIDVX. A(V)STRIE. D. BVR.
Interesting fact
The 1 Batzen coin from the Free City of Kempten (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the Renaissance period, a time of cultural and artistic flourishing, and its design reflects this era's focus on classical motifs and ornamentation. Additionally, the coin was minted during the Protestant Reformation, a religious movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and led to the formation of Protestantism as a major branch of Christianity. The coin's minting also coincided with the rise of the merchant class and the growth of trade and commerce in Europe, which led to the development of new financial systems and the need for standardized currency.
