Bishopric of Salzburg Zweier - Ernst von Bayern, 1540 – 1554

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Salzburg Bishopric of Salzburg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Pfennigs
Year 1540 – 1554
Ruler Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1517–1541)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.6
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Pfennigs from Bishopric of Salzburg. Issued from 1540 to 1554. Struck in Silver. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.6 g.

Obverse
In a trilobe, arms of Salzburg above, of the Archbishop and Bavaria below. Date under the trilobe.
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1554  — 12%
1553  — 8%
1552  — 4%
1551  — 12%
1550  — 15%
1549  — 4%
1548  — 12%
1547  — 8%
1546  — 8%
1541  — 27%
1540  — 35%

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