15 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Emanuel 1696-1704 front 15 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Emanuel 1696-1704 back
15 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Emanuel 1696-1704 photo
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15 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Emanuel

 
Billon (.420 silver) 5.63 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1696-1704
Value
15 Kreuzer = ¼ Gulden
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Billon (.420 silver)
Weight
5.63 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#39633
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: · LAND * * MINZ ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 15 Kreuzers coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Maximilian II Emanuel, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1696 to 1704. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were struggling to maintain their independence and economic stability. Despite these challenges, the 15 Kreuzers coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region.