© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
3 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore Kreuzers Landmünze
| Billon (.333 silver) | 1.35 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Theodore (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1798 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 3-fold arms of Pfalz, Bavaria and imperial orb, with Order of Golden Fleece around, divides 3-K, date divided below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAND / MUNZ
3 / K
17 / 96
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers - Charles Theodore (Kreuzers Landmünze) 1794-1798 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodore, who was the Elector of Bavaria and a member of the House of Wittelsbach. At the time, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolving, and the German states were in the process of forming their own independent governments. This coin is a tangible representation of the economic and political shifts that were taking place in Europe during the late 18th century.
