Bluzger - Joseph Benedict
| Billon | 0.54 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Joseph Benedict von Rost (1728-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1739-1740 |
| Value | 1 Bluzger (1⁄105) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Anchor cross with prongs at end, date above in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINI·EST·REGNUM·17 40
Comment
HMZ: 2-470a; Dog heads in folds 1 and 4 of arms, divided date on reverse.HMZ: 2-470b; Dog heads in folds 1 and 4 of arms, undivided date on reverse.
HMZ: 2-470c; Dog heads in folds 2 and 3 of arms, divided date on reverse.
Example of 2-470c (© Image courtesy of Sincona AG):
Interesting fact
The Bluzger coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the 18th century for coinage, but has since fallen out of use. Billon is a mixture of silver and copper, and it was prized for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The fact that this coin was made of Billon suggests that it was intended for heavy use and circulation, and that it was an important part of the local economy at the time.
