© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Batzen - John III of Pfalz-Simmern
| Billon (.437 silver) | 3.56 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Regensburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | John III of Pfaltz (1507-1538) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1523-1534 |
| Value | 1 Batzen = 4 Kreuzer (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facing 3/4-length figure of St. Peter
Script: Latin
Lettering: S. PETRE. NAVE(3)(M). TVE(A)RE. CRISTIA(N)(A)(').
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Batzen coin from the Bishopric of Regensburg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Pfalz-Simmern family, which was added to the obverse side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on later issues like this one from 1523-1534 is a distinctive feature that sets it apart from other coins of the time.
