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Kreuzer - Joseph Benedict
1740 year| Billon | 0.6 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Joseph Benedict von Rost (1728-1754) |
| Emperor | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#97661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle in circle on double crosses. Date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAR VI·D·G R·I·S·A 1740
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) made of Billon and weighing 0.6g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Joseph Benedict, who was the Prince-Bishop of Chur from 1732 to 1740. This coin is a rare example of a coin issued during his reign, and its small weight and billon composition make it a unique piece of numismatic history.
