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1 Kreuzer
1773 year| Silver | 0.67 g | 15.3 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1773 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Konventionsthaler (1754-1807) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 15.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
View of the city under the eye of God. Date below a line.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1773
Edge
Plain
Comment
The three shields represent the Nuremberg "coat of arms triad", consisting of the upper shield with the double-headed imperial eagle, on the left the large city coat of arms with the virgin eagle and on the right the small city coat of arms.Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the Imperial Eagle on one side and the coat of arms of Nuremberg on the other, symbolizing the city's status as a free imperial city within the empire. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, indicating the value placed on precious metals at the time. Today, the 1 Kreuzer coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the economic and political history of 18th-century Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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