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Kreuzer ND
| Silver | 0.74 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1548 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer = Mezza Grosso Triolino = ⅓ Groschen = 1⁄96 Guldiner |
| Currency | Fiorino d'argento (1503-1548) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#196578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double cross: long cross interrupting legend, with small cross rotated 45 degrees.
Lettering: • VRI • SVIT • VNDERVAL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kreuzer ND (1503-1548) coin from the Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Switzerland. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to standardize currency across the confederacy, which was formed in 1291 and consisted of three cantons: Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden. The Kreuzer coin was made of silver and weighed 0.74 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time. Despite its small size, the coin played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce across the region, and its design has become a symbol of Swiss history and culture.