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Obverse © ECapoe – Reverse © Kreutzer67 (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Kreuzer - Ferdinand III Glatz
| Billon (.305 silver) | 0.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand III (1627-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1636 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.305 silver) |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Shield of Austria and Glatz over 2 shifted crosses in a circle. Mint mark below in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX (PH) AVST & date
Comment
Prev. Austria KM#690PH for Peter Hema, HR for Hans Rossner
Ferdinand III as King of Bohemia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .305 silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver was too soft to be used for coins that were meant to be used in everyday transactions. The use of Billon allowed for a stronger and more durable coin that could withstand the wear and tear of being handled and used frequently.
