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20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore Vicariat
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
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Elector palatine | Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1779-1793 |
Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#197678 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with three fold-arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodore, who was the Elector of the Palatinate and also served as the Vicar of the Holy Roman Empire. This was a period of significant upheaval, as the Holy Roman Empire was in decline and the French Revolution was just beginning to take shape. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of the Palatinate region.