10 Kreuzers - William IX 1765 front 10 Kreuzers - William IX 1765 back
10 Kreuzers - William IX 1765 photo
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10 Kreuzers - William IX

1765 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count
William IX (1760-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1765
Value
10 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#406956
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms with lion shield at center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CXX EINE FEINE MARCK Ao 1765
10
I. I. E.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzers coin from County of Hanau-Münzenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1765, just a few years before the start of the German Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and cultural growth that had a significant impact on the country's society and politics. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of William IX, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of Hanau-Münzenberg, making it a unique piece of history that reflects the changing times of the era.