2 Kreuzers - Marquard of Hattstein 1571-1575 front 2 Kreuzers - Marquard of Hattstein 1571-1575 back
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2 Kreuzers - Marquard of Hattstein

 
Silver 1.06 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Speyer (German States)
Bishop
Marquard of Hattstein (1560-1581)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1571-1575
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄45)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.06 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#277693
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, value Z in orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAX . II . ROM . IMP . P . F . DE .
1/2

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers - Marquard of Hattstein 1571-1575 coin is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "M" on the reverse side, which represents the name of the bishop, Marquard of Hattstein. This distinctive feature makes it stand out from other coins of the same era and denomination.