20 Kreuzers (Gold pattern strike) 1756 front 20 Kreuzers (Gold pattern strike) 1756 back
20 Kreuzers (Gold pattern strike) 1756 photo
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20 Kreuzers Gold pattern strike

1756 year
Gold 20.88 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Pattern
Year
1756
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Konventionsthaler (1754-1807)
Composition
Gold
Weight
20.88 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132396
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Laureate bust of Franz I facing right within laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCISCUS D G ROM IMP SEMP AVG
L

Engraver: C.F. Loos

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Kreuzers (Gold pattern strike) 1756 from Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) made of Gold weighing 20.88 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the coat of arms of the free imperial city of Nuremberg on one side and the image of a crowned eagle on the other. This design was specifically created for the Pattern 20 Kreuzers and sets it apart from other coins of the time.