Principality of Nassau-Idstein 2 Kreuzers - John Louis, 1591 – 1595

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Nassau-Idstein Principality of Nassau-Idstein
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Kreuzers
Year 1591 – 1595
Rulers Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576–1612) , John Louis I (Johann Ludwig I) (1568–1596)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular, D=19.0-19.45 mm)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 1.2
Diameter (mm) 19.23
Thickness (mm) 0.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Kreuzers from Principality of Nassau-Idstein. Issued from 1591 to 1595. Struck in Billon. Measures 19.23 mm and weighs 1.2 g.

Obverse
Ornately-shaped shield of Nassau arms divides date, where present. (Johann Ludwig Comes At Nassau Dominus In Wiesbaden)
Reverse
Imperial orb with 'Z'. (Rudolphus II Imperator Augustus Per Fidei Decreto)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1595  15.5K (15)9-5
1594  45.2K (15)9-4
1593  93K (15)9-3
1592  55.3K (15)9-2
1592  — (15)9-Z
1591  58.9K (15)9-1

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