© Ecapoe
© Ecapoe
1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand II St Veit
| Billon (.312 silver) | 0.75 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1628 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#134768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Arms of Carinthia (Kärnten) on 2 shifted crosses. Mint mark below divided by the longest cross, as is the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCH // AV & C // ARIN D // BV &C
H M
Comment
Previously KM# 1589Interesting 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, containing 31.2% silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver coins were too soft for circulation and wore down quickly. The use of Billon allowed for a more durable coin that could withstand the rigors of daily use.
