© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
10 Kreuzers - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1765-1780 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzers (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#234566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms on pedestal, date below.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzers coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Christian Frederick Charles Alexander, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from 1765 to 1780. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Brandenburg-Ansbach, began to mint their own coins. The 10 Kreuzers coin was one of the first coins minted by Brandenburg-Ansbach, and it features a portrait of Christian Frederick Charles Alexander on one side and the coat of arms of the margraviate on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Despite its age, the 10 Kreuzers coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
