City of Bern ½ Kreuzer, 1547 – 1559

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Bern City of Bern
Currency Guldiner (1492 – 1601)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Kreuzer
Year 1547 – 1559
Ruler Free imperial city (1353–1648)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 0.46
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Kreuzer from City of Bern. Issued from 1547 to 1559. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.46 g.

Obverse
Eagle above bear facing left within circle, date in legend.
Reverse
Cross within circle.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1559  — HMZ: 2-178h
1556  — HMZ: 2-178g
1554  — HMZ: 2-178f
1550  — HMZ: 2-178e
1549  — HMZ: 2-178d
1548  — HMZ: 2-178c
1547  — HMZ: 2-178b
ND (1501-1600)  — HMZ: 2-178a

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