© Saive Numismatique
© Saive Numismatique
20 Kreuzers - Charles Alexander of Lothringen
1776 year| Silver | 6.57 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Teutonic Order (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Charles Alexander of Lorraine (1761-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler (1525-1809) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.57 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of the Teutonic Order, denomination,mintmark and mintmasters initials below. Date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUP:ADM:BOR:ET ORD TEUT:MAGN:MAG:1776
LX.EINE F:MARCK
W.20.E.
+W+
Edge
Incuse pattern
Comment
In this coin Karl Alexander uses the titles of Duke of Lorraine and Bar, titles his brother gave to France (later given to the fallen king of Poland Stanislaw Leszczynski) to spouse Maria Theresa von Österreich.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Teutonic Order (German States) is that it features an image of Charles Alexander of Lorraine, who was the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order from 1761 to 1780. The coin was minted in 1776, during his tenure as Grand Master, and it is made of silver, weighing 6.57 grams.
