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1 Kreuzer - Joseph I München
| Billon (.188 silver) | 0.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph I (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1710 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Billon (.188 silver) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#134844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with value, date above divided by the crown, star below for Munich.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIDVX * AVSTRIÆ & date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Joseph I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1705 to 1710. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and it weighed 0.8 grams. Despite its small weight, the coin was an important part of the economy during that time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
