2 Kreuzer 1571 front 2 Kreuzer 1571 back
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2 Kreuzer

1571 year
Silver 0.81 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Worms (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1571
Value
2 Kreuzer = ½ Batzen (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.81 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#228136
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, Z in orb on brest, titles of Maximilian I. around.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 2 Kreuzer coin from the City of Worms, minted in 1571, features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S" and "W" on either side of the coat of arms. This shield represents the city's coat of arms and is a distinctive feature of the coin.