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2 Kreuzer
| Billon | 0.99 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Weissenburg (French States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1629-1633 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzers (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Within inner circle, 3-line inscription with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* FERD.II.ROM.IMP.SEM.AVG
*II* KREUTZ *ER*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Kreuzer coin from the City of Weissenburg (French States) made of Billon and weighing 0.99g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and many European countries were struggling to rebuild their economies and stabilize their currencies. The fact that this coin was made of Billon, a mixture of copper and silver, suggests that the city of Weissenburg was experimenting with different materials to create a stable currency. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin indicates that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of the time.
