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1 Kreuzer - John Eucharius of Wolffurt
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Kempten (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | John Eucharius of Wolffurt (Johann Eucharius von Wolffurt) (1616-1631) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1624 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eight-armed cross with four short and four long arms, 1 in small oval shield in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDINAND : II. ROM. IMP. S. A.
Translation: Ferdinand II, Roman Emperor
Comment
1623 Obv legend: B : HILDE : FV : MO : CAM@tdziemia
Rev: Denomination in shield
Legend: + FERDI : II : ROM : IMP : SEMP : A
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Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Abbey of Kempten, which was minted between 1623 and 1624, features an image of John Eucharius of Wolffurt, who was the abbot of the monastery at the time. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material that was commonly used for coins in the 17th century. Despite its age, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors. In fact, a mint-condition 1 Kreuzer coin from this era can fetch upwards of $1,000 at auction!
