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© Sincona AG
4 Kreuzers
1621 year| Billon | 2.65 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of St. Gallen |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 4 Kreuzers = 1 Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1633) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#314977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with eagle facing left. Long cross behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VNI ✿ SOLI ✿ DEO ✿ GLORIA ⬩
Interesting fact
The 4 Kreuzers 1621 coin from the City of St. Gallen is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for currency to finance military expenses. The use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was also a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins. Despite its relatively low value, the 4 Kreuzers coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
