© Marcelo Acedo
© Marcelo Acedo
Zweier - Leonhard von Keutschach
| Billon | 0.62 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Leonard of Keutschach (Leonhard von Keutschach) (1495-1519) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1512-1519 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.62 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Interesting fact
The Zweier coin from the Bishopric of Salzburg, featuring Leonhard von Keutschach, was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum, and the Catholic Church was facing challenges to its authority. Despite this, the Bishopric of Salzburg remained a stronghold of Catholicism, and the minting of this coin can be seen as a symbol of the Church's continued influence and power in the region.
