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20 Kreuzers - Frederick Christian
| Silver | - | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick Christian (1763-1769) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1765-1768 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Eagle with arms on breast in crowned circle between branches on pedestal with denomination, flanked by divided year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LX.ST.EINE FEINE MARK
17-66
BAYREUTH
E*S
Comment
The "E * S" on the reverse is for:
- E: Mintmaster Johann Christian Eberhardt
- S: Assayer Johann Andreas Schmidhammer
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Christian, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth from 1765 to 1768. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Brandenburg-Bayreuth, began to issue their own coins. The 20 Kreuzers coin was one of the first coins minted by Brandenburg-Bayreuth and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the region. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1765 ES | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kreuzers - Frederick Christian 1765-1768 coin.
