1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand I 1561-1564 front 1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand I 1561-1564 back
1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand I 1561-1564 photo
© H. D. Rauch

1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand I

 
Silver 2.8 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Royal Mint of Silesia
King
Ferdinand I (1519-1564)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1561-1564
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄60)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#190357
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

2 shifted crosses with small shield of Silesia at centre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCH / AVST D / VX SI / LESIÆ

Comment

Variations on the date layout mentioned by Markl.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first monarch of the Habsburg dynasty to rule over the region. This coin was a standard circulation coin during his reign from 1561 to 1564 and was made of silver, weighing 2.8 grams.