20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Vikariat) 1790 front 20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Vikariat) 1790 back
20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Vikariat) 1790 photo
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20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore Vikariat

1790 year
Silver 6.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Theodore (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1790
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.65 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#275565
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial eagle, crowned Spanish shield of 3-fold arms of Pfalz, Bavaria and imperial orb on breast, several chains of orders around sides and bottom, value '20' in cartouche with floral sprays divides date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I. C. &. M. D. L. L. P. M. M. M. A. Z. C. V. S. M. &. R. D. IN. R.
20
1790

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Vikariat) 1790 coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it features a unique design element. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a crowned shield with the initials "C.T." (for Charles Theodore) and a small shield with the Bavarian coat of arms. This design was used during Charles Theodore's reign as the Elector of Bavaria, and it symbolizes the union between the Bavarian state and the Holy Roman Empire.