© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Kreuzer - Adolph
| Copper | 4 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Nassau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Adolphus (Adolf) (1839-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1842-1856 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1872) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Denomination and date in three lines within wreath and a dotted border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN
KREUZER
1855
Edge
Plain
Comment
The weight of this coin can vary widely (between 3.7 and 4.2 g.).
Varieties: the year 1844 exists without a central bar in the NASSAU A, and the year 1855 exists without a grenetis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Nassau is that it features an image of Adolph, the reigning Duke of Nassau, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of Nassau. This design was used for coins minted during Adolph's reign from 1842 to 1856. The use of a monarch's image on a coin was a common practice in many German states during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | 479800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 188100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 | 248500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 | 273600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1856 | 356500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kreuzer - Adolph 1842-1856 coin.
