© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2½ Kreuzer / 3½ Kreuzer
1758 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Francis I (Franz I) (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1758 |
| Value | 2½ Imperial Kreuzer = 3½ Augsburg Kreuzer (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed imperial eagle, value below.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 2½ Kreuzer / 3½ Kreuzer 1758 coin from the Free City of Augsburg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I, who was trying to reform the currency system of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the Imperial Eagle on one side and the Augsburg coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the city's status as a free imperial city. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous copper coins, which had been the standard for centuries. This change in metal composition was a result of the growing influence of mercantilism and the increasing importance of trade and commerce in Europe during the 18th century.
