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6 Kreuzers
1738 year| Billon | 2.78 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration (1597-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1738 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1737-1744) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VI
KREU
ZER
·1738
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (2.78g, VEry Fine):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
◦ Auctioned by Sincona AG, Auction 44, 25 October 2017, Lot 5018. Sold for 8,000 CHF.
Interesting fact
The 6 Kreuzers 1738 coin from the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was issued just a few years after the Swiss Confederation was formed, and it reflects the efforts of the young nation to establish a standardized currency system. The use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this time period, and the coin's weight of 2.78 grams was a standard denomination for the 6 Kreuzers coin. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the early days of Swiss currency and the country's efforts to establish economic stability.
