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1 Kreuzer
1763 year| Billon | 0.47 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#378716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central shield with denomination; text around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
KR
A.K
CONVENT AD NORM
Unabridged legend: 1 Kreuzer
Translation: Conforms to the norm
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer 1763 coin was minted during the reign of Louis IX, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1744 to 1768. During his reign, Louis IX implemented several economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system that replaced the old system based on the thaler. The 1 Kreuzer coin was part of this new system and was minted in large quantities to meet the growing demand for small denomination coins. Despite its small value, the 1 Kreuzer coin was made of billon, a silver-copper alloy, which gave it a distinctive look and made it more durable than coins made of pure copper. Today, the 1 Kreuzer 1763 coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists interested in the history of German coinage.
