© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Kreuzer - Maximilian II Breslau
| Silver | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1564-1569 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Silesian eagle over 2 shifted crosses that divide the date into 4 digits, and the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH / AVST D / VX SI / LESIÆ
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia, issued during the reign of Maximilian II (1564-1569), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a Protestant saint, Saint John the Baptist, on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Catholic imagery found on coins of the time, and it reflects the religious diversity and tolerance that existed in the region during the Renaissance period.
