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2 Kreuzers - Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blankenheim
| Silver | 1.01 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Strasbourg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John IV of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim (Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blanckenheim) (1569-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1577 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzers (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#64988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, Z or 2 in orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMIL II. IMP. AVG. P. F. DEC
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ref. EL#180-181, M&M#498-99, 501-03. Varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The Bishopric of Strasbourg, where the coin was minted, was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coin's minting was likely influenced by the political and religious tensions of the time. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring an image of Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blankenheim, reflects the importance of the Catholic Church during this period.
