20 Kreuzers - William IX 1766 front 20 Kreuzers - William IX 1766 back
20 Kreuzers - William IX 1766 photo
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20 Kreuzers - William IX

1766 year
Silver 6.59 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count
William IX (1760-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1766
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅓)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.59 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198943
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned arms with lion shield at center.

Script: Latin

Comment

Hoffm.2600
Minted in Hanau

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from County of Hanau-Münzenberg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "W" in the center, which represents the initial of the ruler, William IX. This distinctive feature makes it stand out from other coins of the same era and denomination.