© Bulletin de la Société suisse de Numismatique
© Bulletin de la Société suisse de Numismatique
3 Kreuzers
1738 year| Billon | 1.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration (1597-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1738 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer = 1 Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Thaler (1737-1744) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#187180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cruciform with flowers in quarter and value in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNICUIQUE SUUM
? - 1738 - ?
3
Comment
Groshen #15 in "Die Münzen des Kantons Appenzell", published in Bulletin de la Société suisse de Numismatique, pp 181-201, vol. 8, 1889, http://doi.org/10.5169/seals-171278Interesting fact
The 3 Kreuzers 1738 coin from the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued just a few years after the Swiss Confederation was formed, and it reflects the efforts of the young nation to establish a standardized currency system. The use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time period, and the coin's weight of 1.25 grams was a standard denomination for the 3 Kreuzers coin. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the early days of Swiss currency and the country's efforts to establish economic stability.
