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© Sincona AG
Kreuzer - Ulrich VII
| Billon | 0.6 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ulrich VII von Federspiel (1692-1728) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1707-1710 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Thaler (1627-1754) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crown over double-headed eagle, value on breast, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOSEPHVS·D·G·R·I·S·A·1707
Interesting fact
The Kreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Chur (Grisons) made of Billon and weighing 0.6g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in the 18th century, specifically between 1707 and 1710, during the reign of Ulrich VII. It's fascinating to think about the stories this coin could tell, given its age and the fact that it was used in a specific region. It's a tangible piece of history that has survived the test of time.
