20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Vicariat) 1779-1793 front 20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Vicariat) 1779-1793 back
20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Vicariat) 1779-1793 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore Vicariat

 
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
1779-1793
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197678
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.