20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Konventionskreuzer) 1761-1772 front 20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Konventionskreuzer) 1761-1772 back
20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Konventionskreuzer) 1761-1772 photo
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20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore Konventionskreuzer

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1761-1772
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197566
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned three-fold arms, value, date.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Konventionskreuzer) 1761-1772 coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by Charles Theodore, the Elector of the Palatinate, who was also the Duke of Bavaria and the Count of the Palatinate. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Charles Theodore implemented to modernize the economy and administration of the region. The coin's design features the image of Charles Theodore on one side and the coat of arms of the Palatinate on the other. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.