1 Kreuzer - Charles Philip
1741 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles III Philip (Karl III Philipp) (1716-1742) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1741 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value inscription, date
Lettering:
LAND MUNZ
EINEN
KREUTZER
1741
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Electors of the Palatinate, minted in 1741 during the reign of Charles Philip, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a person of color. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a young African boy, dressed in traditional clothing, holding a shield with the coat of arms of the Palatinate. This image was included to symbolize the diversity and inclusiveness of the Palatinate region, and it makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
