15 Kreuzers - Charles Albert 1727-1731 front 15 Kreuzers - Charles Albert 1727-1731 back
15 Kreuzers - Charles Albert 1727-1731 photo
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15 Kreuzers - Charles Albert

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1727-1731
Value
15 Kreuzer = ¼ Gulden
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#325327
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large rampant lion to left, holding sword and crowned oval shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, with central shield of imperial orb, Order of Golden Fleece around, value (15) divides date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LAND MINZ. &.
17 31
15

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 15 Kreuzers coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted during the reign of Charles Albert, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1727 to 1731. This coin was made of silver and was a standard circulation coin during that time. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and mintage were overseen by the Bavarian mint, which was established in 1327 and is still in operation today, making it one of the oldest mints in Europe.