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1 Kreuzer
1773 year| Silver | 0.6 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1773 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
City view above date
Lettering: 1773
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the Imperial Eagle on one side and the Frankfurt coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the city's status as a free imperial city within the empire. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Kreuzer coin was an important part of everyday commerce in Frankfurt and the surrounding region, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 BN | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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