10 Kreuzer 1776-1781 front 10 Kreuzer 1776-1781 back
10 Kreuzer 1776-1781 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

10 Kreuzer

 
Silver 3.9 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Free city of Regensburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1245-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1776-1781
Value
10 Kreuzers (1⁄12)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266145
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned imperial double-headed eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOSEPHVS II. D. G. ROM. IMP. SEMP. AVG.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzer coin from the Free City of Regensburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the late 18th century, a period marked by the Enlightenment and the emergence of modern nation-states. The Free City of Regensburg, where the coin was minted, was a significant trading center and financial hub during this time, and the coin likely played an important role in facilitating commerce and trade in the region.