4 Kreuzers - Christian 1623-1633 front 4 Kreuzers - Christian 1623-1633 back
4 Kreuzers - Christian 1623-1633 photo
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4 Kreuzers - Christian

 
Silver 2.4 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Margrave
Christian (1603-1655)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1633
Value
4 Kreuzer (1⁄36)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86605
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Eagle within beaded circle, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering: STE:POM:CAS:VA:CR:LA:DVX:BVRG:I.NVRN:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Kreuzers coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Christian, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth from 1623 to 1633. During this time, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were experiencing a period of political and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the 4 Kreuzers coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity.