1 Kreuzer ND (1583-1586) front 1 Kreuzer ND (1583-1586) back
1 Kreuzer ND (1583-1586) photo
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1 Kreuzer ND

 
Silver 0.68 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Konstanz (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1583-1586
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.68 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#153676
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 'I' in orb on breast, titles of Rudolf II

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the City of Konstanz (German States) made of Silver weighing 0.68g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, who was known for his efforts to centralize power and promote trade and commerce throughout the empire. The coin's design, which features the image of a crowned eagle on one side and the coat of arms of Konstanz on the other, reflects the city's pride in its status as a free imperial city and its connection to the larger political and economic structures of the time. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history and cultural exchange that characterized this period in European history.