1 Kreuzer - Francis Xavier 1758-1759 front 1 Kreuzer - Francis Xavier 1758-1759 back
1 Kreuzer - Francis Xavier 1758-1759 photo
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1 Kreuzer - Francis Xavier

 
Billon - -
Description
Issuer
County of Montfort-Peggau (German States)
Count
Francis Xavier (Franz Xaver) (1758-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1758-1759
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄90)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#405727
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned dual lobed arms dividing date above value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 58·
1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) made of Billon is that it features an image of Francis Xavier, a Catholic saint and missionary, on one side, and the coat of arms of the County of Montfort-Peggau on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Francis Xavier's canonization in 1758-1759, which highlights the significance of this coin in religious and historical context.