20 Kreuzer 1781-1784 front 20 Kreuzer 1781-1784 back
20 Kreuzer 1781-1784 photo
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20 Kreuzer

 
Silver 6.65 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1781-1784
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.65 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#67565
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Valueand date within stylized frame

Script: Latin

Lettering:
60
STUCK
EINE FEINE
MARCK.
1781
20
G * P.C.B * N.

Translation: 60 parts of the Fine Mark

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzer coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the late 18th century, a period marked by the rise of capitalism and the decline of feudalism. The Free Imperial City of Frankfurt was a significant financial center during this time, and the 20 Kreuzer coin was an important part of the city's economy. The coin's silver content and its connection to the Frankfurt region make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.