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© Sincona AG
40 Kreuzer
1796 year| Silver | 7.3 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 40 Kreuzers (¾) |
| Currency | New Thaler (1773-1797) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Monogram in cruciform.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1796 DOMINUS SPES POPULI SUI
40
Interesting fact
The 40 Kreuzer coin from the City of Lucerne, made of silver and weighing 7.3g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the Swiss Confederation and its currency. The 40 Kreuzer coin was one of the first coins to be minted under the new Swiss currency system, which was introduced in 1798. This system was based on the French Revolutionary franc and was intended to create a more standardized and efficient monetary system for the Swiss Confederation. The 40 Kreuzer coin was used widely throughout Switzerland and was an important part of everyday commerce during this time.
