© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand II Brünn
| Silver | 0.78 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1617-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1626 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle with value on breast, inner circle, legend (start 1h) for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae Marchio Moraviae". Date at end of legend. Crown on top dividing the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID A D BVR MA M date
Edge
Plain
Comment
Many variants for punctuation and legend are documented by Herinek. E.g. FER or FERDI on obverse, legend starting with a rosette or a + , etc.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the economy and coinage of the region, leading to the production of a variety of emergency coinage, including the 1 Kreuzer coin. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, featuring an image of Ferdinand II, the Holy Roman Emperor, on one side and the Bohemian coat of arms on the other.
