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1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand II Breslau
| Silver | 0.74 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1619-1627) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1636 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#41601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with value on breast.Date in legend, mint master initials under eagle tail.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID A - D BV C 1626 / {H}
or ARCHID A (H) D BV C T 626
Edge
Plain
Comment
Prev. Austria KM#478 (KM#20). Varieties exist.KM# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire, where Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland) was located. The Thirty Years War (1618-1648) was a religious conflict that ravaged much of Europe, and the coin's minting during this period speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Breslau and the Royal Mint of Silesia during a time of great upheaval.
