2 Kreuzers - Charles IV Theodore 1748-1759 front 2 Kreuzers - Charles IV Theodore 1748-1759 back
2 Kreuzers - Charles IV Theodore 1748-1759 photo
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2 Kreuzers - Charles IV Theodore

 
Billon 1.1 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1748-1759
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄60)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#413356
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
KR
LAND MVNZ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV Theodore, who was the Elector of the Palatinate from 1748 to 1759. Despite being a relatively small denomination, the coin was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, indicating that it was still considered a valuable and important form of currency at the time. Additionally, the fact that it weighs 1.1 grams suggests that it was carefully crafted and had a high level of precision in its minting process.