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Kreuzer - Johann Lucius
1703 year| Billon | 0.6 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Haldenstein (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Lucius of Salis (1701-1722) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1703 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler (1628-1783) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, value on breast, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLD·D·G·ROM·I·S·A·1703
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Interesting fact
The Kreuzer coin from the Lordship of Haldenstein (Grisons) was minted in 1703 during the reign of Johann Lucius, and it's made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals. Despite its small weight of 0.6 grams, this coin was widely used as a means of exchange in the region and played an important role in the local economy.
