Zweier - Markus Sittikus von Hohenems 1612-1613 front Zweier - Markus Sittikus von Hohenems 1612-1613 back
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Zweier - Markus Sittikus von Hohenems

 
Silver - 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Salzburg (Austrian States)
Prince-archbishop
Markus Sittikus von Hohenems (1612-1619)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1612-1613
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄120)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#134083
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Uniface coin, blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Zweier coin is that it was minted during the reign of Markus Sittikus von Hohenems, who was the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1612 to 1613. During his short tenure, he implemented several reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which featured the Zweier coin as a standard circulation coin. This coin was made of silver and was used widely in the Bishopric of Salzburg, which was a region in modern-day Austria. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.