Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kreutzer
Noun
/ˈkrɔɪtsər/
Definition
A historical monetary unit used primarily in Germany and Austria.
Examples
- During the 18th century, the price of bread was often measured in kreutzers.
- He found an old kreutzer coin in his grandfather’s attic.
- The kreutzer was replaced by more modern currencies in the early 20th century.
Meaning
The kreutzer was a coin that represented various values, often used in the Central European regions.
Synonyms
- Cent
- Groschen
- Thaler
