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12 Kreuzers
| Silver | 3.59 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1621 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzer = 3 Batzen = ½ Dicken (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1612-1624) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.59 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#94588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ BERCHT: DVX: ZERIN: FVN
12
Comment
Similar to:KM#18 (cross divides date on reverse)
KM#19 (date below bear on obverse)
Examples of varieties of this type:
• Variety 1520 #1:
Obverse: MONE : BERNENSIS :
Reverse: + BERCHT : DVX : ZERIN: FV
• Example #1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3560. Sold for 400 CHF.
• Variety 1521 #1:
Obverse: MONE : BERNENSIS :
Reverse: + BERCHT : DVX : ZERIN: FV
• Example #1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG:
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3562. Sold for 325 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 12 Kreuzers coin from the City of Bern, minted between 1620 and 1621, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the coinage of many regions was being debased to finance the war efforts. However, the City of Bern, which was a neutral region, maintained the high quality of its coinage, including the 12 Kreuzers coin, which was made of silver and weighed 3.59 grams. This fact highlights the city's commitment to maintaining the integrity of its currency during a time of economic instability.
