1 Kreuzer 1784-1789 front 1 Kreuzer 1784-1789 back
1 Kreuzer 1784-1789 photo
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1 Kreuzer

 
Silver 0.66 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1784-1789
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄120)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.66 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
0.50 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39971
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Name and date.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
KREU
ZER
1784

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the late 18th century, a period marked by the rise of capitalism and the decline of feudalism. The Free Imperial City of Frankfurt was a significant financial center during this time, and the 1 Kreuzer coin was an important part of the city's economy. The coin's silver content and its connection to the Frankfurt region make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.