© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
12 Kreuzer - Moravian Estates Olmutz
| Silver | 4.55 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| Period | Moravian Estates (1619-1620) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1620 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Monument
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TESTANTIE: / VIREC 1620·
B//Z
VN/IO
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin issued by authority of Moravian estates.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the kingdom was facing political and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the minting of coins continued, and the 12 Kreuzer coin became an important part of the currency system in the region. Its silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
