Obverse © Frans Henderix (CC BY-NC-SA) – Reverse © Frans Hendrix (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Frans Henderix (CC BY-NC-SA) – Reverse © Frans Hendrix (CC BY-NC-SA)
20 Kreuzers - Francis Xavier
| Silver | 6.34 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | County of Montfort-Peggau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Francis Xavier (Franz Xaver) (1758-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1761-1763 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (2⁄9) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.34 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#297079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Imperial orb on eagle's breast, within pedestal below, arms of montfort and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 • sechzig eine feine marck • 61
20
Translation: One sixtieth fine mark
Engraver: Johann Haag
Comment
Slg. Wurster 1588Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Francis Xavier, a Catholic missionary and saint, on one side, and the coat of arms of the County of Montfort-Peggau on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the German States were still separate entities before the unification of Germany in 1871. The coin's design and the use of silver as its material reflect the cultural and economic influences of the time.
