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Kreuzer
| Billon | 1.47 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bern |
|---|---|
| Period | Free imperial city (1353-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1596 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer = 1⁄96 Guldiner |
| Currency | Guldiner (1492-1601) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.47 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#81062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✥ BERCHT ∙ D ∙ ZERI ∙ COND
Comment
Examples of varieties of this type:• Variety 1560:
Obverse: ✥ MONE ∙ BERNENSIS ∙ 60
Reverse: ✥ BERCHT ∙ D : ZERI ∙ COND
• Example 1568 #1 (1.36g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3533. Sold for 325 CHF.
• Variety 1565:
Obverse: ✥ MONE ∙ BERNENSIS 1565
Reverse: ✥ BERCHT ∙ D ∙ ZERI ∙ COND
• Example 1565 #1 (1.35g, Very Fine - Extremely Fine)::
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3534. Sold for 140 CHF.
• Variety 1566:
Obverse: ✥ MONE ∙ BERNENSIS ' 1566
Reverse: ✥ BERCHT ∙ D ∙ ZERI ∙ CONDI
• Example 1566 #1 (1.14g, Very Fine - Extremely Fine)::
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3535. Sold for 950 CHF.
• Variety 1567:
Obverse: ✥ MONE ∙ BERNENSIS ∙ 1567
Reverse: ✥ BERCHT ∙ D ∙ ZERI ∙ COND
• Example 1567 #1 (1.28g, Very Fine - Extremely Fine)::
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3536. Sold for 250 CHF.
• Variety 1568:
Obverse: ✥ MONE ∙ BERNENSIS ∙ 1568
Reverse: ✥ BERCHT ∙ D ∙ ZERI ∙ COND
• Example 1568 #1 (1.14g, About Very Fine)::
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6188. Sold for 850 CHF.
• Variety 1584 #1:
Obverse: ✥ MONE ∙ BERNENSIS ∙ 1584
Reverse: ✥ BERCHT ∙ D ∙ ZERI ∙ COND
• Example 1584 #1 (1.13g, Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6191. Sold for 400 CHF.
• Variety 1584 #2:
Obverse: ✥ MONE ∙ BERNENSIS ∙ 1584
Reverse: ✥ BERCHT ∙ D ∙ ZERI ∙ CONDI
• Example 1584 #2.1 (1.15g, Very Fine - Extremely Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3538. Sold for 1,000 CHF.
• Example 1584 #2.2 (1.11g, Almost Very Fine):
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3539. Sold for 450 CHF.
• Variety 1590:
Obverse: ✥ MONE ∙ BERNENSIS ∙ 1590
Reverse: ✥ BERCHT ∙ D ∙ ZERI ∙ CONDI
• Example 1590 #1 (1.06g, About Very Fine)::
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◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 53, 25 October 2018, Lot 6195. Sold for 425 CHF.
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer coin from the City of Bern, made of Billon and weighing 1.47g, is interesting because it was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic change in Europe. The coin was introduced during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II and was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the region. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Kreuzer was an important part of the economy and played a significant role in the financial transactions of the time.
