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© Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
Bluzger City
| Billon | 0.53 g | 18.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1766 |
| Value | 1 Bluzger (1⁄105) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1766) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Diameter | 18.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#50166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Cross to inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DOMINI · EST · REGNUM · 1766
Translation: The kingdom is the Lord's
Comment
The leaping bock (Capra ibex) on a white field was the heraldic flag of the counts of Raetia. Raetia was a province of the Roman Empire, named after the Raetian people. Chur was once a Roman fortified camp, Curia Raetorum in Latin, and became the capital of Raetia Prima in 15 BC.1/6 Batzen.
Interesting fact
The Bluzger coin from the City of Chur (Grisons) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper or tin, and was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The fact that the Bluzger coin was made of Billon suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation, and that it was a practical and functional coin for the people of Chur (Grisons) to use in their daily transactions.
