Kreuzer (Bear facing left) 1740 front Kreuzer (Bear facing left) 1740 back
Kreuzer (Bear facing left) 1740 photo
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Kreuzer Bear facing left

1740 year
Billon 0.5 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden
Period
Cantonal administration (1597-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1740
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄120)
Currency
Thaler (1737-1744)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#99131
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
KREU
TZER
1740

Interesting fact

The Kreuzer coin from Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, minted in 1740, features a unique design element - a bear facing left. This is a distinctive feature that sets it apart from other coins of the same era and region.