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1 Kreuzer - Frederick Charles
| Billon | 0.36 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Frederick Charles of Württemberg-Winnental (Friedrich Karl von Württemberg-Winnental) (1677-1693) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1693 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1495-1802) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#38438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Value above shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I K.
ET.TEC.ADMINISTRAT.ET.TVT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Württemberg is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the 17th century, as it allowed for the production of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure copper. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a lower silver content, which helped to reduce the cost of production. Despite being made of a base metal alloy, the 1 Kreuzer coin still held significant value in its time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
