6 Kreuzers - Johann Anton 1758 front 6 Kreuzers - Johann Anton 1758 back
6 Kreuzers - Johann Anton 1758 photo
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6 Kreuzers - Johann Anton

1758 year
Silver 2.04 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Chur (Grisons)
Bishop
John Baptist Anthony of Federspiel (1755-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1758
Value
6 Kreuzers (1⁄15)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1758-1777)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.04 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#131389
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date within round cartouche.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*6*
KREU
ZER
1758

Interesting fact

The 6 Kreuzers coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) was minted during the reign of Prince-Bishop Johann Anton von Federspiel, who was known for his efforts to modernize the economy and infrastructure of the region. The coin features an image of the Prince-Bishop on one side and the coat of arms of the Bishopric on the other. It was minted in 1758, a time when the region was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural development. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, indicating the region's wealth and prosperity at the time.