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20 Kreuzers - Alexander
| Silver (.589) | 6.68 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1769-1791) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1780-1782 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.589) |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within branches on pedestal showing value and dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LX ST EINE FEINE MARK
17 82
20
E D
BAYREUTH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the time reflected the political and economic shifts that were taking place. The 20 Kreuzers coin, made of silver and weighing 6.68 grams, was a standard circulation coin that was used in everyday transactions, and its design and value were closely tied to the political and economic climate of the time.
