© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodor
1792 year| Silver | - | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Theodore (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#327938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle, crowned squarish shield of 9-fold arms on breast, with central shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, and small central shield of imperial orb, several chains of orders around sides and bottom, value (20) in cartouche, divides date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I. C. &. M. D. L. L. P. M. M. M. A. Z. C. V. S. M. &. R. D. I. N. R.
17 92
20
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1792, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European monetary system. The 20 Kreuzers coin was part of a series of coins minted by Charles Theodor, the Elector of Bavaria, who was trying to stabilize the economy and maintain the power of the Bavarian state during this tumultuous period. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
