20 Kreuzers - William Anthony of Asseburg (Konventionskreuzer) 1765 front 20 Kreuzers - William Anthony of Asseburg (Konventionskreuzer) 1765 back
20 Kreuzers - William Anthony of Asseburg (Konventionskreuzer) 1765 photo
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20 Kreuzers - William Anthony of Asseburg Konventionskreuzer

1765 year
Silver - 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Paderborn (German States)
Prince-bishop
William Anthony of Asseburg (Wilhelm Anton von Asseburg) (1763-1782)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1765
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#181263
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

4-line inscription, date and mintmaster's initials settled in baroque ornament.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
60. EINE FEINE MARCK. CONVENT. M.
20 / KREUZER / (date) / (initials)

Comment

Mintmaster IAS (Johann Anton Schröder)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1765 Konventionskreuzer coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued as part of a broader effort to standardize currency across the German States, and its design reflects the influence of the Enlightenment and the rise of modern nation-states. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the 20 Kreuzers coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.