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© Sincona AG
½ Kreuzer
1736 year| Billon | 0.45 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Fribourg |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1736 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer = 1 Vierer (1⁄112) |
| Currency | Thaler (1708-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#180344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Anchor cross with flowers in the corners within beaded circle. Year below in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * SANCTUS * NICOLAUS * 1736
Interesting fact
The ½ Kreuzer 1736 coin from the City of Fribourg is interesting because it was minted during a time when the city was part of the Old Swiss Confederacy, a loose alliance of Swiss cantons that existed from the late medieval period to the early modern period. The coin's design, which features the city's coat of arms and other symbols, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins.
