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Kreuzer - Johann Anton
1761 year| Billon | 0.54 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | John Baptist Anthony of Federspiel (1755-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1761 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1758-1777) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#131383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above monogram separating value, date below.
Lettering:
1 K
1761
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) was minted during the reign of Johann Anton von Planta, who was the Prince-Bishop of Chur from 1760 to 1773. The coin features an image of the prince-bishop on one side and the coat of arms of the bishopric on the other. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice in coinage during this time period, as it helped to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the coin's durability and value. Despite its small weight of 0.54 grams, the Kreuzer coin played an important role in the local economy of the Grisons region and was widely used for everyday transactions.
