© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Kreuzer - Charles Albert
1732 year| Silver | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1732 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned round shield of Wittelsbach arms, with central shield of imperial orb, in baroque frame, value ‘1’ in cartouche below divides date, no legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 32
1
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, minted in 1732 during the reign of Charles Albert, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a copper-nickel alloy. This was a significant innovation in coinage at the time, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold and silver. The use of a copper-nickel alloy made the coin more durable and resistant to wear and tear, and it paved the way for the use of base metals in coinage in the future.
