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© Sincona AG
Kreuzer - Thomas Franz
| Billon | 0.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Reichenau (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Thomas Francis of Schauenstein (Thomas Franz von Schauenstein) (1723-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1723-1730 (1718-1740) |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Gulden (1709-1765) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#118607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value on breast of crowned double-headed eagle, date divided at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·17· ·27· MONETA · NOVA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kreuzer coin from the Lordship of Reichenau (Grisons) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice in the early 18th century, as silver was a valuable resource and mixing it with copper helped to stretch the supply and make coins more affordable for everyday transactions. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to produce coins with a lower denomination, like the Kreuzer, which was equivalent to 1/4 of a Swiss franc.
