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Kreuzer - Johann V
1623 year| Billon | 0.81 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Giovanni V Flugi von Aspermont (1601-1627) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle on shield over double crosses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERD·II·RO·IMP·SE·AV
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) was minted during the reign of Johann V in 1623, and it features an image of the bishop's mitre and crozier on one side, and the coat of arms of the bishopric on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, but it was intentionally underweight, weighing only 0.81 grams instead of the standard 1 gram for a Kreuzer coin. This was likely done to save on production costs, but it also made the coin less valuable than other coins of its kind. Despite this, the coin still holds historical significance and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
