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© Sincona AG
½ Kreuzer
1684 year| Billon | 0.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1684 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄320) |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#179969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Anchor cross with floral decorations in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + BERCH ZÆR DVX · 1684
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Kreuzer 1684 coin from the City of Bern is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the 17th century, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable to produce and circulate. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still held significant value and was widely used in trade and commerce.
