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5 Kreuzer - Charles Eugen
1790 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II Eugene (Karl II Eugen) (1737-1793) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 5 Kreuzer (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1495-1802) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within baroque frame, date below
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Württemberg is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the early modern period, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable to produce and circulate. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to distinguish between coins of different denominations, as the color and weight of the alloy could be easily distinguished from pure copper or silver coins.
