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© Sincona AG
1 Kreuzer (Pattern) ND
| Billon | 1.29 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1798-1803) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (0.025) |
| Currency | Franc (1798-1803) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#179471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
KREU
ZER
Engraver: Johann Franz Huber
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Kreuzer coin was designed by the Swiss engraver and medalist, Johann Conrad Weber, who was also responsible for creating the dies for the coin. The coin features a depiction of a seated Helvetia, the national personification of Switzerland, on the obverse, and a shield with the Swiss cross on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1798, during a time of political and social upheaval in Switzerland, and was intended to be used as a pattern for a new currency that was never actually issued. As a result, the Pattern 1 Kreuzer coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.
