2 Kreuzers ND (1540-1570) front 2 Kreuzers ND (1540-1570) back
2 Kreuzers ND (1540-1570) photo
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2 Kreuzers ND

 
Silver (.930) 0.94 g -
Description
Issuer
League of God's House (Grisons)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1540-1570
Value
½ Batzen = 2 Kreuzers (1⁄48)
Currency
Thaler (1540-1570)
Composition
Silver (.930)
Weight
0.94 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#198360
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned double headed eagle with value on chest.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOM CONSER NOS IN PACE

Comment

De la Rive suspects a forgery embossed with original stamps because of its low weight. The high content of approx. 93% silver (4 measurements of the surface using X-ray spectral analysis) speaks against this.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers ND (1540-1570) coin from the League of God's House (Grisons) is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "G" on the reverse side, which stands for "Gottes Haus" (House of God) in German. This letter is surrounded by a wreath of leaves and berries, adding to the coin's ornate and intricate appearance.