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1 Batzen - Charles V Augsburg
| Silver | 2.72 g | 27 mm |
| 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 | 1520-1533 |
| Value | 1 Batzen (4) |
| Currency | Kreuzer (1385-1525) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.72 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#94264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
2 adjacent shields of arms, 2-fold on left and 4-fold on right, Arabic numeral date above, 'A' below, titles of Eberhard IV.
Lettering:
+EBERHARD : COM : IN : KVNGSTEIN
*1521*
*A*
Comment
Reichskammer Münzstätte. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Aubin Olivier was a French engineer who introduced use of the screw press coin minting technique to France. To reform French coinage, Henri II sent Olivier to investigate press technology being used by an Augsburg goldsmith. Olivier subsequently established the Royal Mill Mint (Monnaie du Moulin des Etuves) on the Île de la Cité in Paris.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Batzen coin from the Holy Roman Empire is that it features an image of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, on one side, and the Augsburg coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Holy Roman Empire was facing challenges to its authority. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Holy Roman Empire and its influence on the history of Europe.
