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¼ Kreuzer - Frederick Günther
| Copper | 1.1 g | 17.2 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Günther (Friedrich Günther) (1814-1867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1866 |
| Value | ¼ Kreuzer (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1710-1868) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDEMÜNZE
1/4
KREUZER
1859
Edge
Plain
Comment
Total mintage of KM# 162 and KM# 175 (1840-1866) is 2 939 760.Interesting fact
The ¼ Kreuzer coin from the Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced as part of the decimalization of the German currency, which aimed to simplify trade and commerce by introducing a standardized system of weights and measures. The coin's design, featuring an image of Frederick Günther, the ruling prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, was meant to symbolize the principality's independence and sovereignty. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the local economy and was widely used in everyday transactions. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists, providing a glimpse into the history of Germany's monetary system and the Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1860 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1861 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1863 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Kreuzer - Frederick Günther 1857-1866 coin.
