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1 Kreuzer - Charles III Joseph of Lorraine
| Billon | 0.72 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Olomouc (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Charles III Joseph of Lorraine (1695-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1701-1708 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1613-1748) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with to the center the arms of Lorraine. Without inner circle. Legend for "Dux Lotharingii et Bari, Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps, Regiae Capellae Bohemiae Comes".
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX LO ET B S // R I P R C B C date
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Olomouc is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles III Joseph of Lorraine, who was the Duke of Lorraine and Bar, as well as the King of Hungary and Croatia. At the time, the Kingdom of Bohemia was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage was heavily influenced by the Empire's currency standards. Despite the coin's small denomination, it played an important role in the local economy and was widely used in trade and commerce.
