© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Kreuzer Etschkreuzer ND
1551 year| Silver | 0.81 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Kempten (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1289-1802) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1551 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 'I' in orb on breast, shield with 'K' at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLI. V. IM. - AVG. P. F. DE(C).
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Free City of Kempten (German States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1551, just a few decades after the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent religious conflicts that swept across the continent. Additionally, this coin was minted during a period of rapid urbanization and trade, which led to the rise of city-states like Kempten. The fact that this coin was made of silver, a valuable and widely-used metal at the time, speaks to the economic importance of the Free City of Kempten and its role in regional trade.
