30 Kreuzer 1725-1726 front 30 Kreuzer 1725-1726 back
30 Kreuzer 1725-1726 photo
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30 Kreuzer

 
Silver 6.27 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Obwalden (Unterwalden)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1725-1726
Value
30 Kreuzer = ¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1724-1744)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.27 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97081
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription, value and date within cartouche. Value as 1/4 below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA
NOVA REIP:
SVBSYLVANIÆ
SVPERIORIS
*30K
*1725*
1/4

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 Kreuzer coin from the Republic of Obwalden (Unterwalden) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the mid-1720s, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the emergence of new economic powers such as the Dutch Republic and the British Empire. The coin's silver content and its relatively low denomination made it a popular choice for everyday transactions, and it likely played a significant role in the local economy of Obwalden and the surrounding regions.