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2 Kreuzers - George John
| Silver | 1.14 g | 19.45 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Palatinate-Veldenz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count palatine | George John I (Georg Johann I) (1544-1592) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1591 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzer = ½ Batzen (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 19.45 mm |
| Thickness | 0.82 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#131831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL. Z. IMP. AVG. P. F. DEC
Edge
Plain
Comment
1580:GE.IOD.G.C.PA.RH.I.BA.CO.VE.
.RVDOLP.II.IMP.AVG.P.F.DE.
1582
GE.IO:D.G.C.PA.RH.D.BA.CO.VE.
.RVDOLP.II.IMP.AVG.P.F.DE.
Interesting fact
The 2 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Veldenz, minted during the reign of George John (1579-1591), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the Palatinate region.
