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4 Kreuzer
1694 year| Silver | 1.85 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 4 Kreuzers (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Reichsguldiner (1620-1753) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#212840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 4 in oval on breast, titles of Leopold I.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLDUS : D . G. ROM. IMP. SEM. AUG*
Translation: Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus
Interesting fact
The 4 Kreuzer coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg, minted in 1694, features an image of the city's coat of arms on one side and the Holy Roman Emperor's portrait on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment in the city and its surrounding territories, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency. Despite being over 300 years old, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors and historians, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Holy Roman Empire and the city of Nuremberg.
