© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
½ Kreuzer
| Billon | 0.55 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Fribourg |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1736-1751 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer = 1 Vierer (1⁄112) |
| Currency | Thaler (1708-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross with dots in angles within circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·SANCTUS·NICHOLAUS·
1741
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Kreuzer coin from the City of Fribourg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke Karl Albert of Bavaria, who was a prominent figure in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system in the region, as trade and commerce were becoming increasingly important. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Kreuzer coin played an important role in the local economy and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
