12 Kreuzer - Christian IV 1759 front 12 Kreuzer - Christian IV 1759 back
12 Kreuzer - Christian IV 1759 photo
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12 Kreuzer - Christian IV

1759 year
Silver 3.6 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken (German States)
Duke
Christian IV (1734-1775)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1759
Value
12 Kreuzers (⅒)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#60629
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

3-line inscription within baroque frame. In the legend surrounding the top half, inscription with the date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XII
KREU
ZER
LAND MUNZ 1759

Interesting fact

The 12 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken (German States) made of Silver weighing 3.6 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Christian IV in 1759, and it features an image of the duke on one side and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time and is now considered a valuable collector's item.