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1 Kreuzer - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander
1789 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1769-1791) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#326012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value and date within cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
KREUZ
1789
S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the German States during the 18th century, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable to produce and circulate. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still bore the image of Christian Frederick Charles Alexander, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, signifying its value and legitimacy as a form of currency.
