Kreuzer
| Billon | 1.22 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Fribourg |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1737-1789 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄56) |
| Currency | Thaler (1708-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#18832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Floreated cross, blossoms in angles within circle, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SANCTUS * NICOLAUS
* 1787 *
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer coin from the City of Fribourg, made of Billon and weighing 1.22g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic change in Europe. The Kreuzer was introduced in the 17th century as a replacement for the older currency, the Gulden, and it was used until the late 18th century. During this time, the Kreuzer was widely used for trade and commerce, and it was an important part of the economy in many European cities, including Fribourg. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Kreuzer was a symbol of the economic growth and development of the time, and it remains an interesting and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
