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© Sincona AG
4 Kreuzers
| Billon | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of St. Gallen |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1622 |
| Value | 4 Kreuzers = 1 Batzen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-1633) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#314979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with eagle facing left placed. Long cross behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VNI : SOLI : DEO : GLORIA :
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Kreuzers 1621-1622 coin from the City of St. Gallen made of Billon is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the coinage of many regions was being debased to finance the war efforts. However, the City of St. Gallen, which was a free imperial city at the time, managed to maintain the quality of its coinage, including the 4 Kreuzers coin, which was made of a silver-copper alloy called Billon. This fact highlights the city's economic stability and its commitment to maintaining the value of its currency during a time of turmoil.
