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20 Kreuzer
| Silver | 6.41 g | 28.6 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1764 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.41 g |
| Diameter | 28.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornate cross, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AD NORMAM CONVENTIONIS . 1764 .
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 in the mid-18th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the decline of feudalism and the rise of Enlightenment ideas. The coin's design, which features an image of the Frankfurt coat of arms and the imperial eagle, reflects the city's status as a free imperial city and its connection to the larger Holy Roman Empire. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
