2 Kreuzers - Peter II ND (1581-1601) front 2 Kreuzers - Peter II ND (1581-1601) back
2 Kreuzers - Peter II ND (1581-1601) photo
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2 Kreuzers - Peter II ND

 
Billon 1.13 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Chur (Grisons)
Bishop
Peter II von Rascher (1581-1601)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1581-1601
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄45)
Currency
Thaler (1565-1581)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.13 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#131784
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value on orb in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*: RVDOL : II : IMP : SEMP : AVG : P : F : D
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "P" on the reverse side, which represents the name of the bishop, Peter II. This distinctive feature helps to distinguish the coin from other similar coins of the time period.