1 Kreuzer - Charles I 1865-1873 front 1 Kreuzer - Charles I 1865-1873 back
1 Kreuzer - Charles I 1865-1873 photo
Obverse © A. KOIFMAN JR – Reverse © A. KOIFMAN JR.

1 Kreuzer - Charles I

 
Billon (.166 silver) 0.9 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
King
Charles I (Karl I) (1864-1891)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1865-1873
Value
1 Kreuzer = 1⁄60 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1824-1872)
Composition
Billon (.166 silver)
Weight
0.9 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#4229
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Denomination and date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
KREUZER
1869

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Württemberg is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1865, just a few years before the formation of the German Empire in 1871, and it features an image of King Charles I on one side and the Württemberg coat of arms on the other. This coin was a significant change from previous coins minted in Württemberg, as it was made of a copper-silver alloy called Billon, which was less valuable than the previous silver coins. This change was likely made to address the economic challenges faced by the kingdom at the time, such as inflation and a lack of silver reserves. Despite these challenges, the 1 Kreuzer coin remained in circulation until 1873, when it was replaced by the German Empire's standardized currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1865  864254 - - - - - -
1866  780344 - - - - - -
1867  1186888 - - - - - -
1868  1188901 - - - - - -
1869  1220136 - - - - - -
1870  1255875 - - - - - -
1871  1154955 - - - - - -
1872  683634 - - - - - -
1873  316357 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kreuzer - Charles I 1865-1873 coin.