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5 Kreuzer - Charles Frederick
| Silver | 1.95 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Magraviate of Baden (Baden, German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Charles I Frederick (Karl I Friedrich) (1771-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1767-1775 |
| Value | 5 Kreuzer = 1⁄240 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1771-1819) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
240 EINE FEINE MARK IVSTIRT date 1768 letter W below the coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
240 EINE FEINE MARCK
17 68
w
IVSTIRT
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kreuzer coin from the Magraviate of Baden 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 Frederick, who was the Margrave of Baden from 1767 to 1775. During his reign, Charles Frederick implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 5 Kreuzer coin was a key part of this system, and it remained in circulation for many years, serving as a symbol of the region's economic growth and prosperity.
