2 Kreuzers - Thomas I 1624 front 2 Kreuzers - Thomas I 1624 back
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2 Kreuzers - Thomas I

1624 year
Billon - -
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Haldenstein (Grisons)
Lord
Thomas I of Schauenstein (1609-1628)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1624
Value
2 Kreuzer = ½ Batzen (1⁄45)
Currency
Thaler (1609-1628)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#348259
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown above double headed eagle with nimbus in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FER · II ROM · IM · SEM · AV · 1624 ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kreuzers - Thomas I 1624 coin from the Lordship of Haldenstein (Grisons) made of Billon is that it features a unique design element - a crescent moon and stars on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Grisons region. This design was specifically chosen to represent the region's coat of arms and to differentiate the coin from other circulating coins.