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20 Kreuzers - Charles Philip
| Silver | 4.42 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles III Philip (Karl III Philipp) (1716-1742) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1721-1727 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.42 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Value and currency in 4 lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20: KR.
CHVR
PFALZ
LAND
MVNZ.
I.G.W.
Edge
Engrailed
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Electors of the Palatinate is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Palatinate was a key player in the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the region was heavily influenced by the Empire's monetary policies. The 20 Kreuzers coin was introduced during the reign of Charles Philip, who was the Elector of the Palatinate from 1721 to 1727. During this time, the Palatinate was facing economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the 20 Kreuzers coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and its design and mintage continued to evolve throughout the 18th century.
