© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
½ Kreuzer
| Billon | 0.6 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1684-1699 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄320) |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#84707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross within circle, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BERCH ZÆR DUX
Interesting fact
The ½ Kreuzer coin from the City of Bern, made of Billon and weighing 0.6 grams, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a young nation. The coin was minted between 1684 and 1699, a period of significant political and economic change in Switzerland, and its use reflects the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the everyday transactions of the time and remains a valuable piece of numismatic history today.
