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1 Kreuzer - Joseph I Hall ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph I (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1711 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Small Tyrol shield over 2 shifted crosses. Value below in a frame dividing the legend. Legend starts 12h.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST (1) DVX B CO TY
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the reign of Joseph I (Hall) between 1705 and 1711, was made of silver, specifically 0.500 silver, which means it contained 50% silver. This was a significant change from previous coinage, which had been made of a copper-silver alloy. The switch to silver was likely due to the increasing value of silver at the time and the desire to create a coin that was more durable and valuable. This change in composition also made the coin more resistant to counterfeiting, as it was more difficult to fake the silver content.
