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12 Kreuzer
1620 yearSilver | 4.05 g | - |
Issuer | City of Freiburg (German States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#113926 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in ornamented shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE.CONSER.NOS.IN.PACE
Comment
Rommel# 46ffInteresting 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.