The Kreuzer, in English usually kreutzer, was a silver coin and unit of currency existing in the southern German states prior to the unification of Germany, and in Austria.Early historyIn 1559 a value of 60 Kreuzer to 1 gulden had been adopted throughout the Southern states of the Holy Roman Em ... |
Before the unification of Germany in 1871, various states within the German Confederation issued their own copper coins. These coins were used for everyday transactions and reflected the diverse coinage systems of the individual states. Here are some examples of copper coins issued by prominent ... |
The term “Reis” (singular: Real) was the name of the currency used in Portugal and its colonies for several centuries. The origin of the name “Reis” is derived from the Portuguese word for “royal” or “king,” reflecting its historical association with the Portuguese monarchy.During the Middle Ag ... |