10 Kreuzers - Frederick of Wirsberg 1571-1572 front 10 Kreuzers - Frederick of Wirsberg 1571-1572 back
10 Kreuzers - Frederick of Wirsberg 1571-1572 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

10 Kreuzers - Frederick of Wirsberg

 
Silver 3.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
Frederick of Wirsberg (1558-1573)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1571-1572
Value
10 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.8 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#156034
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 10' in orb on breast date at end of legend".

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMILI. IMP. AVG. P. F. DECRETO.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick of Wirsberg, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1571 to 1572. The coin was minted during his reign, and it is believed that the image of Frederick on the coin was meant to promote his image as a powerful and influential leader in the region.