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20 Kreuzers - Charles I Frederick
1808 year| Silver (.583) | 6.682 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Baden (Baden, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Charles I Frederick (Karl I Friedrich) (1806-1811) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1771-1819) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 6.682 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms separating to its side the date. Denomination in text above in Mark, below in Kreuzers.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LX EINE FEINE MARK
1808
*20*
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Grand Duchy of Baden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1808, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ended, and the German States were in the process of reorganizing their currencies and economic systems. The 20 Kreuzers coin was part of a new currency system introduced by Charles I Frederick, the Grand Duke of Baden, who sought to modernize the economy and increase trade within the region. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for many years and is now a sought-after collector's item.
