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Kreuzer ND
Silver | 0.74 g | 18.2 mm |
Issuer | Monetary Union of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (Old Swiss Confederacy) |
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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 | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#196579 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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 age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Switzerland's rich history and cultural heritage.