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© Sincona AG
1 Vierer - Maximilian III ND
| Billon (.375 silver) | 0.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Upper Alsace (Austrian States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Maximilian III (1605-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1618 |
| Value | 1 Vierer = 4 Pfennig (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1425-1634) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross in a circle, legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX BVRG LAND ALS
Comment
Klemetsch mentions variants of legend (AR AV, AR AVS), and a type with inverted legends.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Vierer coin from the Landgraviate of Upper Alsace is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian III, who was the Archduke of Austria and the King of the Romans. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains .375 silver, which was a significant amount of silver for a coin of its time. Additionally, it weighs 0.67 grams, which is relatively light for a coin of its size. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, and its unique composition and weight make it stand out among other coins from the same era.
