2 Kreuzers - Hugh XIII 1625-1629 front 2 Kreuzers - Hugh XIII 1625-1629 back
2 Kreuzers - Hugh XIII 1625-1629 photo
© triple

2 Kreuzers - Hugh XIII

 
Silver 1.15 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Montfort-Peggau (German States)
Count
Hugh XIII (1619-1662)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1625-1629
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄45)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.15 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71801
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Imperial orb with the value in an inner circle. The orb is divided by a straight or a curved line.
Legend around for "Ferdinand II Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus"

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERD:II:D:G:ROM:IM:S:A

Translation: Ferdinand II (of Habsburg) by the Grace of God Emperor of the Romans Always August

Comment

Hugo XVIII was Count of Montfort from 1619 to 1662 when he died.
Date exists with or without "16" and there are different types for the orb (straight or curved line, with or without stars)

Some variants of the coat of arms:

Interesting fact

The 2 Kreuzers coin from the County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.15g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Hugh XIII, who was a powerful and influential ruler in the region during the early 17th century.