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© Sincona AG
10 Kreuzers - Joseph Mohr
| Silver | 4.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Joseph Mohr von Zernez (1627-1635) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1628-1630 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzers (⅑) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with value on orb in center, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*FERD:II·DEI· G:ROM:IM:S:A*
10
·1629·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzers coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) is that it features an image of Joseph Mohr, a Catholic priest and musician who wrote the lyrics to the famous Christmas carol "Silent Night." Mohr was born in 1792 and served as a priest in the Bishopric of Chur before his death in 1848. The coin was minted in 1628-1630, more than a century before Mohr's birth, but it is still a fascinating connection to the history of Christmas and the holiday season.
