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1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand II Graz
| Billon (.312 silver) | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1631 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Panther shield (coat of arms of Styria) on double cross, the largest divides the legend and the date on top. Legend for "Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae et Styriae".
Script: Latin
Lettering: Z4 AR // CH AV // D B ST // YR 16
Comment
Styria is current Steirmark in Austria.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .312 silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver was too expensive to use for everyday coinage. The use of Billon allowed for the creation of coins that were still made of silver, but at a lower cost.
