Bishopric of Strasbourg 2 Kreuzers - Johan IV von Manderscheid-Blankenheim, 1576 – 1591

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Strasbourg Bishopric of Strasbourg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Kreuzers
Year 1576 – 1591
Ruler John IV of Manderscheid-Blanckenheim (Johann IV von Manderscheid-Blanckenheim) (1569–1592)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.2
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Kreuzers from Bishopric of Strasbourg. Issued from 1576 to 1591. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.2 g.

Obverse
Arms composed of 1 Strassburg, 2 Manderscheid, 3 Blankenheim, and 4 Landgraviate of Lower Alsace, dividing the 2 digits date, in an inner circle. Legend around (starts 1h after a small wheel) for "Johan Dei Gratia Electus Archi Episcopus Alsaciae Landgravius".
Reverse
Aigle impérial bicéphale avec orbe portant la valeur (2 ou Z) au centre, cercle perlé, couronne en haut dans la légende.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1591  (15)91 MB#86.1
1590  (15)90 MB#86.1
1589  (15)89 MB#86.1
1588  (15)88 MB#86.1
1579  (15)79 MB#86.1
1578  (15)78 MB#86.1
1577  (15)77 MB#86.1
1577  (15)77 MB#86.2 Klippe
1576  (15)76 MB#86.1
1576  (15)76 MB#86.2 Klippe

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