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1 Kreuzer - Bernhard II

1839 year
Billon (.166 silver) 0.83 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States)
Duke
Bernard II (Bernhard II) (1803-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1839
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄60)
Currency
Gulden (1837-1872)
Composition
Billon (.166 silver)
Weight
0.83 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#78404
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

3-line inscription with date and denomination within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
KREUZER
1839

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer - Bernhard II 1839 coin from Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, the coin contains .166 silver, which is a relatively low percentage of silver compared to other coins of its time. Despite this, the coin still maintains a significant collectible value due to its historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1839  347700 - - - - - -

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