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10 Kreuzer
1788 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzer = ⅙ Gulden = 1⁄12 Conventionsthaler = 1⁄120 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#356867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AD NORMAM CONVENTIONIS
CXX
STUCK
EINE FEINE
MARCK
1788
G. * P.C.B. * N.
Interesting fact
The 10 Kreuzer coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the Imperial Eagle on one side and the coat of arms of Frankfurt on the other, symbolizing the city's status as a free imperial city within the empire. Despite its small denomination, the 10 Kreuzer coin was made of silver, indicating the value placed on precious metals at the time. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the economic and political history of 18th-century Europe.
