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¼ Kreuzer - Frederick William and Frederick August Joint Coinage
| Copper | 1.32 g | 19.62 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Nassau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1806-1816) |
| Duke | Frederick Augustus (Friedrich August) (1806-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1814 |
| Value | ¼ Kreuzer (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 19.62 mm |
| Thickness | 0.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#35972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Inscription in center surrounded by oak wreath with denomination and date. Medalist mark at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
KREU=
=ZER.
1811
Engraver: Johann Lindenschmidt
Edge
Plain.
Comment
L - Johann Lindenschmidt - Medalist1808 - 1809 minted in Darmstadt
1809 - 1814 minted in Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein
Joint Coinage for Nassau-Usingen, Duchy and Nassau-Weilburg, Duchy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare dual-portrait design, with both Frederick William and Frederick August depicted on the same side of the coin. This unique design was a result of the joint coinage agreement between the two rulers, which was a temporary alliance formed during a time of political instability in the region. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and cooperation between the two states, and it remains a distinctive feature that sets it apart from other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 L | 448756 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 L | 1470465 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 L | 279830 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 L | 278242 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Kreuzer - Frederick William and Frederick August (Joint Coinage) 1808-1814 coin.
