Bishopric of Strasbourg 2 Kreuzers - Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blankenheim, 1573 – 1577

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Strasbourg Bishopric of Strasbourg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Kreuzers
Year 1573 – 1577
Ruler John IV of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim (Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blanckenheim) (1569–1592)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 1.01
Diameter (mm) 19.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Kreuzers from Bishopric of Strasbourg. Issued from 1573 to 1577. Struck in Silver. Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 1.01 g.

Obverse
4-fold arms (Strassburg, Manderscheid, Blankenheim and Lower Alsace) with central shield of Blankemheim, divide date, titles of Johann.
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, Z or 2 in orb on breast, titles of Maximilian II
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1577  — MB# 76.1
1576  — MB# 76.1
1575  — MB# 76.1
1574  — MB# 76.1
1574  — MB# 76.2 Klippe
1573  — MB# 76.1

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