© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
6 Kreuzers - Franz Friedrich
1777 year| Billon | 4.2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion (Valais) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis Joseph Frederick Ambuel (Franz Joseph Friedrich Ambuel) (1760-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1777 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#32874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
2-headed eagle over arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VALL. 1777. COM.E.P.RE.: CR.6
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers coin from the Bishopric of Sion (Valais) made of Billon and weighing 4.2g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1777, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European monetary system and led to the introduction of new currencies and minting practices. Despite these changes, the 6 Kreuzers coin remained a widely used denomination in the region and is still sought after by collectors today.
