2 Kreuzers / ½ Batzen
| Billon | 1.15 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of St. Gallen |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1721-1725 |
| Value | 2 Kreuzers (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1714-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#89559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription and date within ornamentation.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI
DEO·GLORIA
1712
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers / ½ Batzen coin from the City of St. Gallen 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 Charles VI, who was instrumental in introducing the first standardized coinage system across the Holy Roman Empire. This system, known as the "Kreuzer" system, was based on a silver standard and was used throughout much of Central Europe during the 18th century. The 2 Kreuzers / ½ Batzen coin was a sub-denomination of this system and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
