12 Kreuzer 1620 front 12 Kreuzer 1620 back
12 Kreuzer 1620 photo
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12 Kreuzer

1620 year
Silver 4.05 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Freiburg (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
12 Kreuzers (⅕)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.05 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113926
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross in ornamented shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINE.CONSER.NOS.IN.PACE

Comment

Rommel# 46ff

Interesting fact

The 12 Kreuzer coin from the City of Freiburg was minted in 1620, during a time when the city was part of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin features the image of a knight on horseback, which was a common motif on coins from this region during this period. The coin was made of silver and weighed 4.05 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin of its denomination. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region. Today, the 12 Kreuzer coin from the City of Freiburg is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.