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© Sincona AG
Kreuzer - Johann VI
| Silver | 0.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Giovanni VI Flugi von Aspermont (1636-1661) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1652 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#73462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Double headed eagle with value on breastAigle. Legend divide above by the crown (start 1h) for "Ferdinand III Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus"
Script: Latin
Lettering: FER · III · D · G · R · IM · S · A · 1646
Unabridged legend: Ferdinand III Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the coinage of the Bishopric of Chur remained relatively consistent, with the Kreuzer being one of the most widely used coins in the region. This coin's design features an image of Saint Lucius, the patron saint of the Bishopric, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Bishopric on the other. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight made it a practical and valuable means of exchange for everyday transactions.
