© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Kreuzer
| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1622 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Reichsguldiner (1620-1753) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#132093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I / KREUTZ / ER / date
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from Nuremberg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the coinage of many German states, including Nuremberg. As a result, the 1 Kreuzer coin was minted with a unique design that reflected the city's economic and political ties to the Holy Roman Empire. The coin features the image of a crowned imperial eagle on one side and the coat of arms of Nuremberg on the other, symbolizing the city's loyalty to the empire and its status as a free imperial city. Despite the challenges of the time, the 1 Kreuzer coin from Nuremberg remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
