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1 Kreuzer - Charles Frederick
1772 year| Copper | 7.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Magraviate of Baden (Baden, German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles I Frederick (Karl I Friedrich) (1771-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1772 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1771-1819) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2.17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#70371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with value and date within stylized cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
KREUZ
F.B.L.M.
.1772.
W
Edge
All-round notched
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Magraviate of Baden, issued in 1772 during the reign of Charles Frederick, features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to indicate its authenticity, as it was believed that counterfeiters would not be able to replicate this unique feature. This innovative anti-counterfeiting measure was a pioneering effort in the field of coinage, and it sets the 1 Kreuzer coin apart from other coins of its time.
