20 Kreuzer 1726-1734 front 20 Kreuzer 1726-1734 back
20 Kreuzer 1726-1734 photo

20 Kreuzer

 
Silver 3.94 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Obwalden (Unterwalden)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1726-1734
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler (1724-1744)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.94 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#90984
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crown over double-headed eagle. Value on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*DILEXIT DOMINVS DECOREM IVSTITIAE
20

Comment

Similar to KM#13.
KM#13 has the date on the eagle side, KM#14 has the date on the shield side.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzer coin from the Republic of Obwalden (Unterwalden) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Charles VI, who was instrumental in introducing the first standardized coinage system across the Holy Roman Empire. This system, known as the "Kreuzer" system, was based on a silver standard and was used throughout much of Central Europe during the 18th century. The 20 Kreuzer coin was a significant denomination within this system and was widely used in trade and commerce.