2½ Kreuzer - Charles Alexander 1776 front 2½ Kreuzer - Charles Alexander 1776 back
2½ Kreuzer - Charles Alexander 1776 photo
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2½ Kreuzer - Charles Alexander

1776 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
Charles Alexander of Lorraine (1761-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1776
Value
2½ Kreuzer (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler (1525-1809)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#139716
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

6-line inscription with date, mint officials' initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2-1/2 Kr: / NACH DEM / CONVENS: / FUS. / 1776 / W(W)E

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2½ Kreuzer coin from the Teutonic Order (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of Charles Alexander, who was the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order from 1761 to 1780. This coin was minted in 1776, which was a significant year in the history of the Teutonic Order, as it marked the 500th anniversary of the Order's founding. The coin's design features an image of Charles Alexander on one side and the Teutonic Order's coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the Order's authority and influence in the region.