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20 Kreuzers - Maximilian IV Joseph Konventionskreuzer
| Silver (.583) | 6.54 g | 29.0 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian IV Joseph (1799-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1799-1803 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzers (⅙) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 6.54 g |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with to its side palm branches. Below the date is separated by the denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO DEO ET POPULO
18 (20) 01
Comment
Previous reference: KM# 311
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers - Maximilian IV Joseph (Konventionskreuzer) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a period marked by the rise of nationalism, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. Despite these challenges, the Electorate of Bavaria, where the coin was minted, managed to maintain its independence and economic stability, and the coin remains a testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
