© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
15 Kreuzers - Charles Albert
1732 year| Silver | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1732 |
| Value | 15 Kreuzer = ¼ Gulden |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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, 2 chains of orders around, value ‘15’ in cartouche divides date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAND MINZ. &.
17 32
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 Prince-Elector of Bavaria from 1726 to 1745. During his reign, Charles Albert implemented various reforms and modernizations in Bavaria, including the introduction of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. The 15 Kreuzers coin was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce within the German States.
