© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
20 Kreuzers "20 Konventionskreuzer" - Emmerich Joseph of Breitbach-Bürresheim
1765 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Emmerick Joseph of Breidbach of Bürresheim (Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim) (1763-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzer = ⅙ Conventionsthaler = 1⁄60 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1764-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#232485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown over denomination, mintmasters initials around the crown.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued in 1765, just a few years before the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire and the establishment of the Confederation of the Rhine, which would eventually lead to the formation of modern-day Germany. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of the region and the evolution of its political and economic systems.
