© Auktionen Frühwald
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6 Kreuzers Siege coinage
1743 year| Silver | 1.12 g |
| Issuer | City under siege of Braunau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1743 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Shape | Square with angled corners |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Hippmann 456AInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers siege coin from Braunau (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and scarcity. The city of Braunau was under siege during the War of the Austrian Succession, and the local mint was forced to produce emergency currency to help fund the city's defense. As a result, the 6 Kreuzers coin was made with a lower silver content than usual, weighing only 1.12 grams instead of the standard 1.5 grams. This unusual weight and the coin's connection to a specific historical event make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
