2 Kreuzers - John Frederick 1683-1686 front 2 Kreuzers - John Frederick 1683-1686 back
2 Kreuzers - John Frederick 1683-1686 photo
© M. Sander

2 Kreuzers - John Frederick

 
Silver 1.0 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1667-1686)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1683-1686
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.0 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#185668
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial orb with denomination separating LM (for Land Munz). Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG. PR. D. BVR. NO. PR. HALB. M. C.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued by John Frederick, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, in the late 17th century, a period when the Holy Roman Empire was facing economic challenges and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used denomination in the region and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.