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1 Kreuzer - Eberhard Louis
| Silver | 0.49 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Eberhard Louis (Eberhard Ludwig) (1677-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1707 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1495-1802) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.49 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Split shield with "Reichssturm" flag and the fishes of Mömpelgard. Value above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET . TEC . COM . MON . DOM . IN . HE .
Translation: ET TECensis COMes MONtisbelligardi DOMinus IN HEidenheim
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Württemberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Eberhard Louis, who was the Duke of Württemberg from 1693 to 1707. During his reign, Württemberg experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was likely a response to the increasing demand for currency in the region. The fact that it was made of silver also speaks to the value and importance of this precious metal during that time period.
