© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Kreuzer - Frederick William and Frederick August Gold Pattern
1808 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Nassau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1806-1816) |
| Duke | Frederick Augustus (Friedrich August) (1806-1816) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | ¼ Kreuzer (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription in center surrounded by oak wreath with denomination and date. Medalist mark at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
KREU
ZER
1808
L
Engraver: Johann Lindenschmidt
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Kreuzer - Frederick William and Frederick August (Gold Pattern) 1808 from Duchy of Nassau (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1808, just a year after the Confederation of the Rhine was formed, which was a union of several German states that was established under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte. This coin may have been minted as a way to promote the new confederation and to showcase the wealth and power of the participating states. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.49 g suggests that it was intended to be a high-value coin, possibly used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and status.
