© SRV5490
© SRV5490
1 Kreuzer
| Billon | 0.50 g | 15.10 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort (Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort, German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Dominik Konstantin |
| Prince | Dominique Constantin (1789-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1800-1806 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler (1611-1803) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Diameter | 15.10 mm |
| Thickness | 0.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#139555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Denomination and date in 3-line inscription.
Lettering:
1
KREUZER
1803
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties existInteresting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort (Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort, German States) made of Billon weighing 0.50 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the height of the Napoleonic Wars, which had a profound impact on the German states, including the Principality of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort. The coin's design, featuring a crowned shield with the initials "FW" (for Friedrich Wilhelm, the reigning prince at the time) and a wreath of oak leaves, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Additionally, the use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this period due to the scarcity of precious metals. This coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of early 19th-century Europe.
