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Kreuzer - Joseph Mohr
1628 year| Billon | 0.74 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Joseph Mohr von Zernez (1627-1635) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1628 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#97721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, value in circle on breast, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·FER:II· R:I:S:A·
1
·1628·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kreuzer coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended, and many regions were struggling to rebuild and stabilize their economies. The Bishopric of Chur, where the coin was minted, was one such region, and the Kreuzer coin was likely used as a way to facilitate trade and commerce in the area. Despite its small denomination, the coin has become a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
