© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
½ Kreuzer - Frederick of Hesse-Darmstadt
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick of Hesse-Darmstadt (Friedrich von Hessen-Darmstadt) (1671-1682) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1680-1681 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Comment
Ref. F/S#2716, 2721.KM# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued in 1680-1681, during the reign of Frederick of Hesse-Darmstadt, who was the Bishop of Breslau. This was a period of religious conflict and political upheaval, with the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years' War taking place in the surrounding regions. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency in the region, a testament to the resilience of the local economy and the people's trust in the bishopric's authority.