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2½ Kreuzer
| Silver | 0.97 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1774-1779 |
| Value | 2½ Kreuzer (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Konventionsthaler (1754-1807) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Coat of arms in center, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOSEPHVS II D G ROM IMP SEM AVG
Translation: Josephus II Dei gratia Romanorum imperator, semper Augustus
Comment
R = Adam Nikalaus RiednerInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Kreuzer coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the Imperial Eagle on one side and the Nuremberg coat of arms on the other, reflects the city's status as a free imperial city and its connection to the larger imperial system. Despite its small denomination, the coin was an important part of everyday commerce in Nuremberg and the surrounding region, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political landscape of 18th-century Europe.
