Bluzger - Johann Anton

One interesting fact about the Bluzger coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the 18th century, as it allowed for the creation of coins that had a silver-like appearance but were less expensive to produce than solid silver coins. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to debase the currency, as the silver content could be gradually reduced and replaced with more copper without altering the coin's appearance. Despite this, the Bluzger coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history.

• medieval
• early modern