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© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
2 Gulden - Martin of Schaumberg
1572 year| Silver | 49.24 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Martin of Schaumberg (Martin von Schaumberg) (1560-1590) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1572 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 49.24 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#402708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, value in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAXIMILIAN IMP AVG P F DECRETO
60
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Gulden - Martin of Schaumberg 1572 coin from the Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Eichstätt, which was a small territory within the Holy Roman Empire. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "MARTINVS EPISCOPUS EICHSTETTENSIS" (Martin, Bishop of Eichstätt). This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
