1 Batzen - Walter of Kronberg 1535 front 1 Batzen - Walter of Kronberg 1535 back
1 Batzen - Walter of Kronberg 1535 photo
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1 Batzen - Walter of Kronberg

1535 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
Walther of Cronberg (1527-1543)
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1535
Value
1 Batzen = ⅛ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1525-1809)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#138766
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, titles of Karl V around.

Script: Latin

Comment

Mergentheim mint
Dudik 176

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Batzen coin from the Teutonic Order (German States) made of Silver is that it features an image of Walter of Kronberg, the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order from 1531 to 1541. The coin was minted in 1535, during his tenure, and his image on the coin signifies the powerful influence and authority of the Teutonic Order during that time.