60 Kreuzers - John VIII 1679 front 60 Kreuzers - John VIII 1679 back
60 Kreuzers - John VIII 1679 photo
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60 Kreuzers - John VIII

1679 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Montfort-Peggau (German States)
Count
John VIII (Johann VIII) (1662-1686)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1679
Value
60 Kreuzers (⅔)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#404288
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms between branches value dividing the date below surrounded by legend in rope borders.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*SPES*NON CONFUNDIT*
*16 (60) 79 *

Interesting fact

The 60 Kreuzers coin from the County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1679, during the reign of John VIII, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. The fact that it was minted in a smaller territory like the County of Montfort-Peggau, and not by a larger power like a kingdom or empire, makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.