2 Kreuzers - Maximilian II Prague

€1.00
IssuerKingdom of Bohemia
Year1570-1572
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Kreuzers (1⁄30)
CurrencyThaler (1520-1754)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.1 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#196, Diet#191
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Bohemia divides date within a beaded circle. Legend starts at 1 o` clock, a rosette on top and a privy mark below divide the legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✿ MAX II D G R IM S A G H B REX 7 0
(Translation: Maximilian II, by the Grace of God, Emperor of the Romans, ever Augustus, King of Germany, Hungary, and Bohemia)
Reverse descriptionCrowned double headed imperial eagle with orb with value on breast, within a circle. Legend starts at 2 o` clock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARC DVX A DVX BV MA M Z
(Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Markgraf of Moravia 2)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1570  - (15)70 -
1571  - (15)71 -
1572  - (15)7Z -
Catalog ID5129488290
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