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3 Kreuzers City
| Silver | 1.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1732 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer = 1 Groschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1766) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#91485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle with nimbus, on the chest a crowned, oval badge with the ibex to the left. Divided date at top in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 17 31 · CAROL · VI · D G · ROM · I · M S A ·
Comment
Variations exist, especially in the inscription.For 1731 with value on reverse, see KM #270
For 1732 with no circle on obverse, see KM #271.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the City of Chur (Grisons) 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 trying to centralize power and standardize coinage across the Holy Roman Empire. The 3 Kreuzers coin was part of a new standardized system of coinage that was introduced during this time, which aimed to simplify trade and commerce across the empire. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Chur (Grisons) during this period.
