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1 Kreuzer - August Frederick Charles
1781 year| Silver | 0.79 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles (Karl) (1763-1782) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1781 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1765-1837) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#384759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line inscription within rococo style frame with denomination, date and mintmasters initials (Johann Christian Knaust).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
S.COB.MEIN.
CONVENT.
KREVZER
1781
I.C.K
Unabridged legend:
Sachsen Coburg Meiningen
Conventionskrevzer
1781
I.C.K
Translation:
Saxe Coburg Meiningen
Konventionskreuzer
1781
I.C.K
Engraver: Johann Christian Knaust
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen is that it features an image of August Frederick Charles, the reigning duke at the time, on one side, and a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted in 1781 and was made of silver, weighing 0.79 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.
