5 Kreuzer - Charles Philip 1736 front 5 Kreuzer - Charles Philip 1736 back
5 Kreuzer - Charles Philip 1736 photo
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5 Kreuzer - Charles Philip

1736 year
Silver 2 g -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles III Philip (Karl III Philipp) (1716-1742)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1736
Value
5 Kreuzers (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
2 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197181
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription / date in circle between 2 palm branches.

Lettering:
CHVR PFALZ: LAND: MVNZ.
V / KREVZER / (Date)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Kreuzer coin from the Electors of the Palatinate, made in 1736 and weighing 2g of silver, is that it features an image of Charles Philip, the ruler of the Palatinate at the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Elector's power and influence in the region.