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1 Kreuzer - Frederick V
1456 year| Silver | 0.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Styria (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick V (1424-1493) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1456 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer |
| Currency | Pfennig (800-1500) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Styria, minted in 1456 during the reign of Frederick V, was made of silver and weighed 0.6 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the local economy and was used for everyday transactions. Its design featured the coat of arms of the Duchy of Styria on one side and the image of a crowned eagle on the other. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of European currency.
