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1 Kreuzer - Adolphe
| Copper | 4.3 g | 21.61 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Nassau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Adolphus (Adolf) (1839-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1863 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1872) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 21.61 mm |
| Thickness | 1.44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#23080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Value in wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
KREUZER
1861
Edge
Plain
Comment
Adolphe (1817-1905), was the Duke of Nassau (Reign:1839-1866) andGrand Duke of Luxembourg (Reign:1890-1905).
The Duchy of Nassau (German: Herzogtum Nassau) was an independent state between 1806 and 1866, located in what is now the German states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse. It was a member of the Confederation of the Rhine and later of the German Confederation. Its ruling dynasty, now extinct, was the House of Nassau. The duchy was named for its historical core city, Nassau, although Wiesbaden rather than Nassau was its capital. In 1865, the Duchy of Nassau had 465,636 inhabitants. After being occupied and annexed into the Kingdom of Prussia in 1866 following the Austro-Prussian War, it was incorporated into the Province of Hesse-Nassau. The area today is a geographical and historical region, Nassau, and Nassau is also the name of the Nassau Nature Park within the borders of the former duchy.
Today, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg still uses "Duke of Nassau" as his secondary title (of pretense), and "Prince" or "Princess of Nassau" is used as a title of pretense by other members of the grand ducal family. Nassau is also part of the name of the Dutch royal family, which styles itself Orange-Nassau.
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Nassau was designed by engraver and medalist, Johann Baptist Merkle. Merkle was a renowned artist who also designed coins for other German states, including the Kingdom of Bavaria and the Grand Duchy of Baden. His designs were known for their intricate details and realistic portrayals of people and animals. In the case of the 1 Kreuzer coin, Merkle's design features a portrait of Adolphe, the Duke of Nassau, on one side, and an image of a lion on the other. The lion was a symbol of the Duchy of Nassau and was featured on many of its coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | 835500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 | 609650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 556450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 | 609990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 575860 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kreuzer - Adolphe 1859-1863 coin.
