2 Kreuzer 1701 front 2 Kreuzer 1701 back
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2 Kreuzer

1701 year
Billon (.437 silver) 0.90 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Ravensburg (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1701
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.437 silver)
Weight
0.90 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#276565
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle with the number 2 in the breast shield; next to the crown 17 - 01. Line and pearl or dashed circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: SOLI DEO GLORIA

Translation: GLORY TO GOD ALONE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzer 1701 coin from the City of Ravensburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, who ruled from 1658 to 1705. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including the effects of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Germany and disrupted trade and commerce. Despite these challenges, the City of Ravensburg continued to mint coins, such as the 2 Kreuzer 1701, which were used for everyday transactions and played an important role in the local economy.