2 Kreuzers - Maximilian I 1623 front 2 Kreuzers - Maximilian I 1623 back
2 Kreuzers - Maximilian I 1623 photo
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2 Kreuzers - Maximilian I

1623 year
Silver - 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian I (1623-1651)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1623
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄30)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#99399
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed imperial eagle, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERD.II.ROMA.IMPER.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers - Maximilian I 1623 coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "M" on the reverse side, which stands for the name of the ruler, Maximilian I. This shield was not present on earlier coins of the same denomination, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.