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½ Kreuzer - Charles Theodor
| Copper | 4.5 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1786 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with date in wreath
Lettering:
1/2
KREVZ
1786
Edge
Plain
Comment
Previously Pfalz-Sulzbach KM#143Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Kreuzer coin from the Electors of the Palatinate is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was the Elector of the Palatinate from 1773 to 1786. During his reign, the Palatinate was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debt. To address these issues, Charles Theodor introduced a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the ½ Kreuzer coin. Despite these efforts, the Palatinate continued to face economic challenges, and the coin remains a valuable collector's item today.
