6 Kreuzer 1680-1704 front 6 Kreuzer 1680-1704 back
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6 Kreuzer

 
Silver - 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1680-1704
Value
6 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#94340
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with small shield of Nürnberg arms on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEOPOLDVS: D: G: ROM: IMPER: S: A.

Interesting fact

The 6 Kreuzer coin from Nuremberg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. During this time, the Empire was facing challenges from the growing power of neighboring nations, such as France and Sweden, and was also dealing with the aftermath of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Germany. Despite these challenges, the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg, where the coin was minted, remained a prosperous and influential center of trade and commerce. The 6 Kreuzer coin, made of silver, was an important part of the local economy and was used for everyday transactions.