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2 Kreuzers - Louis II
1570 year| Silver | 1.13 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Stolberg-Königstein (Counts of Königstein, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Louis (1535-1574) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1570 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzer = 1 Halbbatzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#382355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z, cross on orb divides date (70), inscription with flowers: N mint mark at bottom, titles of Maximilian II.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
7 0
Z
MAXI • IM • N • AVD • P • F
Comment
Variants with dots or stars instead of flowers in inscription known.Interesting fact
The 2 Kreuzers coin from Stolberg-Königstein, minted in 1570 during the reign of Louis II, features an interesting error on its reverse side. The coin was intended to bear the image of a cross, but due to a minting error, the cross was misprinted, resulting in a unique and rare variation. This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is now considered a prized piece in numismatic circles.
