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Kreuzer City
| Billon | 0.63 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | City of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1642-1650 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1766) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 1 in orb on breast in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FER·III·D·G·R·IM·SAV 1643
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer coin from the City of Chur (Grisons) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended, and many countries were struggling to rebuild their economies. The City of Chur, located in what is now southeastern Switzerland, was an important trading center and minted its own coins to facilitate trade. The Kreuzer coin was one of the most widely used coins in the region and was made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper. Despite its small weight of 0.63 grams, the coin played a significant role in the local economy and was used for everyday transactions.
