20 Kreuzers - Charles Philip 1731-1736 front 20 Kreuzers - Charles Philip 1731-1736 back
20 Kreuzers - Charles Philip 1731-1736 photo
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20 Kreuzers - Charles Philip

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles III Philip (Karl III Philipp) (1716-1742)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1731-1736
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#196955
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

4-line inscription, date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20. KR / CHVR / PFALZ / LANDMVNZ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Electors of the Palatinate (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Philip, who was the Elector of the Palatinate from 1731 to 1736. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were struggling to maintain their independence and economic stability. Despite these challenges, the 20 Kreuzers coin remained a popular form of currency and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region.