20 Kreuzers (Zwanziger) 1552 front 20 Kreuzers (Zwanziger) 1552 back
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20 Kreuzers Zwanziger

1552 year
Silver - 30 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Kaufbeuren (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1552
Value
20 Kreuzers (⅓)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#147646
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, Z0 in orb on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLI. V. IMP. AVG. P. F. DECRETO.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers (Zwanziger) coin from the City of Kaufbeuren (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a stylized letter "K" on the obverse side, which represents the city of Kaufbeuren. This letter "K" is not commonly found on coins from other German States during this time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.