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Kreuzer
| Billon | 0.97 g | 17.50 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1648-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1755-1797 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Thaler (1646-1798) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 17.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Floreated cross within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT
• 1793 •
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• Variety 1755 #1:
Obverse: ❀ MONETA • REIPUB • BERNEN
Reverse: • DOMINUS • PROVIDEBIT •
• Example 1755 #1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3650. Sold in a lot of two for 160 CHF.
• Variety 1765 #1:
Obverse: ❀ MONETA REIPUB • BERNENS•
Reverse: DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT •
• Example 1765 #1:
© Image courtesy of SINCONA AG
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3650. Sold in a lot of two for 160 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer coin from the City of Bern, made of Billon and weighing 0.97g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of the Habsburg Monarchy, which was a powerful and influential empire that spanned across much of the continent. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Kreuzer was an important part of everyday commerce and trade during this time period.
