© Bulletin de la Société suisse de Numismatique
© Bulletin de la Société suisse de Numismatique
4 Kreuzers
1738 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration (1597-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1738 |
| Value | 4 Kreuzer = 1 Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1737-1744) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#187184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
??? monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNICUIQUE SUUM
• 1738 •
Comment
Batzen #11 in "Die Münzen des Kantons Appenzell", published in Bulletin de la Société suisse de Numismatique, pp 181-201, vol. 8, 1889, http://doi.org/10.5169/seals-171278Interesting fact
The 4 Kreuzers 1738 coin from the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden is interesting because it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper or tin, and was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The use of Billon in the production of coins was a cost-effective way for the canton to produce a large number of coins without using a large amount of pure silver. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in producing currency during that time.
