© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
20 Kreuzers - Christian Frederick Charles Alexander
| Silver | 6.4 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1757-1791) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1761-1787 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle on a pedestal indicating value, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LX ST:EINE FEINE MARK
20
17 62
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and during the reign of Christian Frederick Charles Alexander, the Empire was undergoing significant political and social changes. This coin was minted in the midst of the Enlightenment, a time of great intellectual and cultural advancement, and it reflects the growing influence of modernization and secularization in Europe. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach and the impact it had on the history of Europe.
