Bluzger - Thomas Franz

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 create coins with intricate designs and details, as the softer metal was easier to work with than solid silver.

• early modern