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20 Kreuzers - Frederick Christian
| Silver | 6.5 g | 29.25 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick Christian (1763-1769) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1765 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 29.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Eagle with arms on breast in crowned circle between branches on pedestal with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECHZIG EINE FEINE MARK 1763
20
BAYREUTH
C•L•R•
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 Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Christian, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth from 1763 to 1765. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Brandenburg-Bayreuth, began to mint their own coins. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from that time period, made of silver and weighing 6.5 grams. It is a valuable piece of numismatic history, providing insight into the economic and political climate of 18th-century Germany.
