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1 Kreuzer
| Silver | 0.61 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1640-1651 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.61 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed eagle, Titles of Ferdinand III.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAND : III . ROM . IMP . S . AVG
Comment
Gisela Förschner# 293 - 295Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Free City of Augsburg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving. The Free City of Augsburg, which was a wealthy and influential city in the German States, took advantage of this moment of instability to mint its own coins, including the 1 Kreuzer. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.61 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency in its time.
