12 Kreuzer - Charles Theodor 1746-1750 front 12 Kreuzer - Charles Theodor 1746-1750 back
12 Kreuzer - Charles Theodor 1746-1750 photo
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12 Kreuzer - Charles Theodor

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1746-1750
Value
12 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197469
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value within cartouche.

Script: Latin

Comment

Slg. Noss 442

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Kreuzer coin from the Electors of the Palatinate is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was the Elector of the Palatinate from 1746 to 1750. During his reign, Charles Theodor implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The 12 Kreuzer coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it remained in circulation for many years, serving as a symbol of the region's economic growth and prosperity.