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1 Kreuzer - Christoph
| Issuer | Württemberg, Duchy of |
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| Year | 1551-1556 |
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| Weight | 0.92 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the crowned shield of Württemberg arms — featuring the three antlers — superimposed upon a long cross that extends to the coin's periphery, dividing the surrounding legend into four segments. The heraldic shield is rendered in the late Gothic style typical of mid-16th century south German coinage. The peripheral Latin legend reads CHRI - DVX - WIR - TEM, identifying Duke Christoph of Württemberg as issuer. The overall strike is characteristic of hammered billon coinage of the period, with slightly uneven flan. |
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| Reverse description | Crowned double-headed imperial eagle displayed, with wings spread, occupying the central field. On the breast of the eagle, an orb bears the numeral 'I', denoting the face value of one Kreuzer. The imperial crown surmounts the eagle's two heads. The surrounding peripheral legend in Latin attributes the issue to Emperor Charles V, reading CAR. V. IMP. AVG. P. F. DECRE., referencing the imperial decree authorizing this denomination. The strike is characteristic of hammered coinage with a slightly irregular flan edge. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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