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1 Kreuzer - Maximilian I Joseph
Billon (.187 silver) | 0.77 g | 15 mm |
Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
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King | Maximilian I Joseph (1805-1825) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1806-1825 |
Value | 1 Kreuzer Landmunze = 1⁄144 Conventionsthaler |
Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
Composition | Billon (.187 silver) |
Weight | 0.77 g |
Diameter | 15 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#24087 |
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Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAND MÜNZ.
1 K·
1816.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Previously listed as KM#344Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Maximilian I Joseph, who was a key figure in the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent Congress of Vienna, which reshaped the political landscape of Europe in the early 19th century. The coin's mintage was a result of the economic reforms implemented by Maximilian I Joseph, who aimed to modernize and strengthen the Bavarian economy. The use of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver. The coin's weight of 0.77 grams was also a standard weight for coins of its denomination during this time.