Duchy of Bavaria 2 Kreuzers - Albert V, 1560 – 1565
Information
Country
Duchy of Bavaria
Duchy of Bavaria
Currency
Thaler
(1505 – 1622)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Batzen = 2 Kreuzer = 1 Gröschel
Year
1560 – 1565
Rulers
Ferdinand I
(1556–1564)
, Albert V (Albrecht V)
(1550–1579)
Composition
Billon (.480 silver)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
1.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Batzen = 2 Kreuzer = 1 Gröschel from Duchy of Bavaria. Issued from 1560 to 1565. Struck in Billon (.480 silver). Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.5 g.
- Obverse
- Shield of Bavaria arms within Order of Golden Fleece, date above. (Albert Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria)
- Reverse
- Crowned imperial eagle, 'Z' in orb on breast. (Ferdinand I Imperator Augustus Per fidei Decreto)
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