© escoins (CC BY-NC-SA)
© escoins (CC BY-NC-SA)
½ Kreuzer ND
1730 year| Billon | 0.37 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ulm (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1181-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1730 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.37 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#316387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
The ½ Kreuzer coin was minted during a time when the City of Ulm was part of the Holy Roman Empire, a political entity that existed from the 10th to the 19th century. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Ulm, which includes a shield with a cross and a lion, symbolizing the city's connection to the Empire and its Christian heritage. The coin's mintage was likely used for everyday transactions within the city and its surrounding regions, providing a glimpse into the economic and social life of the people living in Ulm during that time.
