Counts of Königstein 1 Batzen - Eberhard IV, 1523 – 1534

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Counts of Königstein Counts of Königstein
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Batzen = 4 Kreuzer
Year 1523 – 1534
Rulers Charles V (Karl V) (1535–1540) , Eberhard IV (1481–1535)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.6
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Batzen = 4 Kreuzer from Counts of Königstein. Issued from 1523 to 1534. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.6 g.

Obverse
2-shields of arms Köningstein-Dietz and Eppstein-Münzenberg, date above "N" below.
Reverse
Crowned armored bust facing right, holding a scepter and an imperial orb.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1534  —
1533  —
1532  —
1531  —
1523  —

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