4 Kreuzer 1760 front 4 Kreuzer 1760 back
4 Kreuzer 1760 photo
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4 Kreuzer

1760 year
Billon 2.44 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Solothurn
Period
Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic (1760-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1760
Value
4 Kreuzer = 1 Batzen (1⁄40)
Currency
Neuthaler (1760-1798)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.44 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#23536
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

S entwined in center of cross within circle, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CUNCTA PER DEUM
1760•

Interesting fact

The 4 Kreuzer coin from the City of Solothurn, made of Billon and weighing 2.44g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1760, just a few years before the outbreak of the Seven Years' War, which had a profound impact on the European economy and monetary systems. Despite the challenges of this time period, the City of Solothurn was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as this 4 Kreuzer piece. This fact highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Solothurn during a period of significant upheaval.