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1 Kreuzer - John VIII
1680 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John VIII (Johann VIII) (1662-1686) |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1680 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#407297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with 1 on its breast dividing date surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOL·I·ROM·IMP·SEM·A
16 80
1
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) made of Billon is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted in 1680, a period when many European countries were transitioning from using precious metal coins to coins made of less valuable metals like billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This change was driven by the need to increase the supply of coins in circulation to support growing trade and commerce, and the use of billon coins allowed for the production of more coins without the high cost of using precious metals like gold and silver. The 1 Kreuzer coin from Montfort-Peggau is a unique example of this historical shift in coinage, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of 17th-century Europe.
