½ Kreuzer
| Silver | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1696 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#433451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Kreuzer coin from the Free City of Augsburg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving. The Free City of Augsburg, which was a wealthy and influential city in the German States, took advantage of this moment of instability to mint its own coins, including the ½ Kreuzer. This coin was made of silver and was used widely in the city and its surrounding regions. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Kreuzer was an important symbol of the city's economic and political power during this time.
