Napoleonic history with this 1812 German States 20 Centimes coin from the Kingdom of Westphalia. Struck in billon (a low-grade silver alloy) and featuring the monogram "HN" for Hieronymus Napoleon, this coin represents the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte's youngest brother, Jérôme. As king of Westphalia, a short-lived state created by Napoleon, Jérôme introduced reforms and a new coinage system, making this coin a fascinating artifact from the Napoleonic Wars and the restructuring of Europe.
Composition Billon (.200 silver) Weight 3.87 g Diameter 24 mm Thickness 1.0 mm
