1 Batzen - Ernest of Bayern 1532 front 1 Batzen - Ernest of Bayern 1532 back
1 Batzen - Ernest of Bayern 1532 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Batzen - Ernest of Bayern

1532 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Passau (German States)
Bishop
Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1517-1541)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1532
Value
1 Batzen (1⁄15)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#239919
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Stephen standing, date in margin.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Batzen coin from the Bishopric of Passau is that it features an image of Ernest of Bayern, who was the Prince-Bishop of Passau from 1532 to 1561. This coin was minted during his reign and features his portrait on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Passau. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during the Renaissance period in Germany and is highly sought after by collectors.