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30 Kreuzers - Charles Alexander
| Silver | 6.68 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1733-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1734-1736 |
| Value | 30 Kreuzers (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler (1495-1802) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shield quartered 1 Teck, 2 Louisbourg, 3 Montbéliard, 4 Heidenheim, overall Württemberg.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 30.KREUTZER LAND MUNZ 1756 F B
Comment
GERMANY - DUCHY OF WÜRTTEMBERG - CHARLES IER ALEXANDRE(1733-1744)
Charles I Alexander became a general after entering Austrian service. He also became Field Marshal and Governor of Belgrade and the Kingdom of Serbia. During the War of the Spanish Succession, he served under Prince Eugène and distinguished himself at Cassano (1705) and Landau (1713). He became Duke of Württemberg in 1733.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Württemberg is that it features an image of Charles Alexander, the ruler of the duchy from 1734 to 1736, on one side, and the coat of arms of Württemberg on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, as the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved and many German states, including Württemberg, became independent territories. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
