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5 Kreuzer
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1765 |
| Value | 5 Kreuzer (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Konventionsthaler (1754-1807) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle with shield on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCISCUS D.G.ROM.IMP.SEMP.AUG.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kreuzer coin from the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg (German States) made of Billon is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis I, who was instrumental in introducing new currency reforms across the Holy Roman Empire. The 5 Kreuzer coin was one of the first coins to be minted under these reforms, which aimed to standardize currency across the empire and promote trade and commerce. The coin's design, featuring the imperial eagle and the Nuremberg coat of arms, symbolized the city's loyalty to the empire and its commitment to the new currency system. Despite the challenges of the time, the 5 Kreuzer coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the German States, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
