4 Kreuzer 1714 front 4 Kreuzer 1714 back
4 Kreuzer 1714 photo
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4 Kreuzer

1714 year
Billon 1.46 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
City of St. Gallen
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1714
Value
4 Kreuzer = 1 Batzen (1⁄30)
Currency
Thaler (1714-1798)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.46 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#107240
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend divided by cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SOLI DEO GLO RIA

Interesting fact

The 4 Kreuzer coin from the City of St. Gallen, made of Billon and weighing 1.46g, is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Swiss Confederation was transitioning from using local currencies to a standardized national currency. This coin, minted in 1714, bears the coat of arms of the City of St. Gallen and was part of the first standardized coinage system introduced by the Swiss Confederation in 1701. Its design and composition reflect the efforts of the Swiss government to establish a uniform currency system across the country.