20 Kreuzers - Charles Eugen 1763-1764 front 20 Kreuzers - Charles Eugen 1763-1764 back
20 Kreuzers - Charles Eugen 1763-1764 photo
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20 Kreuzers - Charles Eugen

 
Silver (.583) 6.68 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Duke
Charles II Eugene (Karl II Eugen) (1737-1793)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1763-1764
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅓)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Silver (.583)
Weight
6.68 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#96562
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crowned rococo styled arms of Württemberg, date separated at bottom by the date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVIDE ET CONSTANTER
1764
20

Edge

Security edge.

Comment

Charles II Eugène de Wurtemberg, born February 11, 1728 in Brussels, died October 24, 1793 in Hohenheim, was Duke of Württemberg and Count of Montbéliard from 1737 to 1793. He was succeeded by his brother Louis VII of Württemberg, who died without legitimate children.
(source Wikipedia)

There are several variants of this coin with different coats of arms on the reverse.
Minted in Stuttgart.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Württemberg is that it features an image of Charles Eugene, the ruler of the duchy from 1737 to 1780, on one side, and the coat of arms of Württemberg on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and economic growth in the region, and its design reflects the influence of the Enlightenment and the rising importance of trade and commerce in Europe during the 18th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1763  137836 - - - - - -
1764  830644 - - - - - -

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