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Bluzger
| Billon | 0.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden |
|---|---|
| Period | Cantonal administration (1597-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1738-1739 |
| Value | 1 Bluzger (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Thaler (1737-1744) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#99133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cruciform within inner circle, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVS · EXUDI * ·17 ⁕ 38 ⁕
Comment
Variants:• Variant 1738: Obverse legend: "⁕ · MONETA...". Reverse legend: "DEVS · EXUDI * ·17 ⁕ 38 ⁕". In main image. #20 in [1];
• Variant 1738: Obverse legend: "⁕ MONETA...". Reverse legend: "DEVS · EXAUDI ★ · 17 ⁕ 38 · ★". #21 in [1].
Reference:
[1] "Die Münzen des Kantons Appenzell", published in Bulletin de la Société suisse de Numismatique, pp 181-201, vol. 8, 1889, http://doi.org/10.5169/seals-171278
Interesting fact
The Bluzger coin was used as a form of local currency in the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland during the 18th century. It was made of billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of silver and copper, and weighed 0.6 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Bluzger coin was an important part of the local economy and was used for everyday transactions. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of currency and commerce in Switzerland.
