20 Kreuzers - Frederick 1760-1763 front 20 Kreuzers - Frederick 1760-1763 back
20 Kreuzers - Frederick 1760-1763 photo
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20 Kreuzers - Frederick

 
Silver 6.68 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Margrave
Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1735-1763)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1760-1763
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.68 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#62557
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Crowned eagle with spread wings and arms on chest, above a pedestal showing value. At both sides a branch.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SECHZIG EINE FEINE MARCK 1762
20
BAYREUTH
C•L•R•

Comment

Slg. Grüber# 3921
The "C•L•R•" on the reverse is for Mintmaster Christof Lorenz Ruckdeschel

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth from 1760 to 1763. The coin was made of silver and weighed 6.68 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1761  - - - - - -
1762  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kreuzers - Frederick 1760-1763 coin.