20 Kreuzers - Christoph Francis of Buseck 1800 front 20 Kreuzers - Christoph Francis of Buseck 1800 back
20 Kreuzers - Christoph Francis of Buseck 1800 photo
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20 Kreuzers - Christoph Francis of Buseck

1800 year
Silver 6.61 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Prince-bishop
Christopher Francis of Buseck (Christoph Franz von Buseck) (1795-1802)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1800
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.61 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#186995
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Denomination in three lines placed inside a laureate. Date below split in half. 3 lines of text below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LX
EINE FEINE
MARK
18 00
NACH DEM CON=
VENTIONS=
FUSE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg is that it features an image of Christoph Francis of Buseck, who was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1795 to 1802. This coin was minted during his reign, making it a unique piece of history that highlights the religious and political significance of the Bishopric of Bamberg during that time.