6 Kreuzer 1620 front 6 Kreuzer 1620 back
6 Kreuzer 1620 photo
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6 Kreuzer

1620 year
Silver - 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
6 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132186
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VI. // KREUTZ // ER // 1620

Interesting fact

The 6 Kreuzer coin from Nuremberg was minted during a time when the city was an important center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with a distinctive red and white pattern, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This design was meant to symbolize the city's wealth and prosperity, and it has become a recognizable symbol of Nuremberg's rich history and cultural heritage.