6 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Breslau) 1713-1739 front 6 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Breslau) 1713-1739 back
6 Kreuzers - Charles VI (Breslau) 1713-1739 photo
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6 Kreuzers - Charles VI Breslau

 
Silver 3.3 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Royal Mint of Silesia
King
Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1713-1739
Value
6 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#77358
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle with Silesian eagle on breast, within a circle. Legend starts at 1h.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARCHID AVSTRI DVX BVR ET SIL

Unabridged legend: Archidux Austriae Dux Burgundiae et Silesiae

Comment

KM# is attributed to German states.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers coin from the Royal Mint of Silesia is that it was minted during the reign of Charles VI, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1711 to 1740. The coin features an image of Charles VI on one side and the coat of arms of Breslau on the other. The 6 Kreuzers denomination was a common coinage during this time period and was used throughout the Holy Roman Empire.