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Kreuzer - Franz Friedrich Ambüel
1776 year| Billon | 0.86 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Sion (Valais) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis Joseph Frederick Ambuel (Franz Joseph Friedrich Ambuel) (1760-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler (1475-1780) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#76566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle above shield that divides 7 and 6.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRAE ET COM REIP VAL
7 6
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kreuzer - Franz Friedrich Ambüel 1776 coin from the Bishopric of Sion (Valais) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, and was used to create a coin that was more durable and less prone to wear and tear than coins made of pure silver. The use of Billon in the production of coins was a common practice in many parts of Europe during the 18th century, and this coin is a prime example of that practice.
