2 Kreuzers - Maximilian II (Prague) 1570-1572 front 2 Kreuzers - Maximilian II (Prague) 1570-1572 back
2 Kreuzers - Maximilian II (Prague) 1570-1572 photo
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2 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Prague

 
Silver 1.1 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bohemia
King
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1570-1572
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄30)
Currency
Thaler (1520-1754)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#73077
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with orb with value on breast, within a circle. Legend starts at 2 o' clock.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARC DVX A DVX BV MA M
Z

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae

Translation:
Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Markgraf of Moravia
2

Edge

Plain

Comment

Many lettering variants exist:
1570
1/ *MAX·II·D:G·R·IM (mintmark) S·A·G·H·B·REX / ·ARC·DVX·A·DVX·BV·MA·M·
2/ *MAX·II·D:G·R·IM (mintmark) S·A·G·H·B·REX / *ARC·DVX·A·DVX·BV·MA·M* (Main image)
1571
1/ *MAX·II·D:G·R·I (mintmark) S·A·G·H·B·REX / ARCH·DVX·AVS·DVX·BV·MA·MO:
2/ (rose) MAX·II·D:G·R·I (mintmark) S·A·G·H·BO·REX / ARCH·DVX·AVS·DVX·BV·MA·MO