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© Teutoburger Münzauktion
20 Kreuzers - Charles August Konventionskreuzer
1790 year| Silver | 6.66 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Bretzenheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles August (Karl August) (1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.66 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#186949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms on 8-pointed cross within Order chain, value divides date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AD NORMAM CONVENTIONIS
Comment
Haas 543, Slg. Memmesh. 2618Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1790 Charles August (Konventionskreuzer) coin from the County of Bretzenheim is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the period of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a loose confederation of German states that existed from the 10th to the 19th century. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency across the various German states, as well as the influence of the Enlightenment and the ideas of the French Revolution, which emphasized the importance of reason, individual liberty, and democracy. The coin's design, featuring an image of Charles August, the ruling count of Bretzenheim, and the inscription "Konventionskreuzer," reflects the political and economic ties between the various German states and the Holy Roman Empire during this time.
