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1 Kreuzer - Frederick August
| Copper | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Nassau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick Augustus (Friedrich August) (1806-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1813 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Facial value and vintage in four lines, surrounded by a crown of oak and an external grenetis. The letter L, sign of the master coiner in the exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 ꟾ KREU= ꟾ =ZER(•) ꟾ date(•) ꟾ (L)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted at the Limburg an der Lahn mint.The weight and diameter of this type can vary greatly. The average weight is around 4.5 g. and the diameter varies from 22 mm to 25 mm.
The start of the legend is at 1 o'clock or 7 o'clock for some types.
The reverse of the 1810 vintage may have an oak crown with 12, 13 or 14 leaves (examples with 13 leaves are less common). See the sheet for more information on the different types of crowns. The end of the oak wreath can be finished with 2 or 4 oak acorns, or without acorns.
Most variants feature the different Johann Lindenschmidt (L) on the reverse. Some exceptions have a larger L or no L at all.
The edge is generally smooth, although some pieces have finely striated edges or oblique striations.
The exact mintage of the various issues remains unknown. However, the weight in copper is listed, as well as the number of different dies:
- 1809: 1'378 kg. of copper used - 10 dies for the large module and 3 dies for the small module
- 1810: 2,165 kg of copper used - 19 different dies
- 1813: 1'069 kg of copper used - 3 different dies
Legend and punctuationvariations:
1809
- var_1: A/ ✿ HERZOGL- NASS- SCHEIDE MUNZ R/ =ZER✿ 1809
- var_2: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1809
- var_3: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1809 L
- var_4: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER 1809 L
- var_5: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MUNZ- R/ =ZER 1809
- var_6: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ- R/ =ZER- 1809 L
- var_7: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ- R/ =ZER 1809 L
- var_8: A/ HERZ : NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MUNZ R/ =ZER- 1809
- var_9: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEID MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1809 L
- var_10: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEID MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1809
- var_11: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEID MÜNZ R/ =ZER 1809 L
- var_12: A/ HERZ- NASSAU- SCHEIDE MUNZ R/ =ZER- 1809 (legend starts at 7 o'clock)
- var_13: A/ HERZ- NASSAU SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1809 (legend starts at 7 o'clock)
- var_14: A/ HERZ- NASSAU SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER 1809 (legend starts at 7 o'clock)
1810
- var_1: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MUNZ- R/ =ZER- 1810 L (L large, 12 leaves, 2 tassels)
- var_2: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MUNZ- R/ =ZER- 1810 L (L large, 12 leaves, 4 tassels)
- var_3: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MUNZ- R/ =ZER 1810 L (L normal)
- var_4: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ- R/ =ZER- 1810 L (12 leaves, 2 tassels)
- var_5: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ- R/ =ZER- 1810 L (14 leaves, 0 acorns)
- var_6: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ- R/ =ZER 1810 L (12 leaves, 2 acorns)
- var_7: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1810 L (L large, 12 leaves, 2 acorns)
- var_8: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1810 L (12 leaves, 0 acorns)
- var_9: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1810 L (12 leaves, 2 acorns)
- var_10: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1810 L (12 leaves, 4 acorns)
- var_11: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1810 L (13 leaves, 2 acorns)
- var_12: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1810 L (14 leaves, 0 acorns)
1813
- var_1: A/ HERZ- NASSAUISCHE SCHEIDE MÜNZ R/ =ZER- 1813 L
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Nassau was minted during the reign of Frederick August, who was the last Duke of Nassau before the duchy was annexed by Prussia in 1866. The coin features an image of Frederick August on one side and the Nassau coat of arms on the other. Despite being made of copper, the coin was relatively small in size, weighing only 4.5 grams. This makes it an interesting collector's item for those interested in the history of German states and coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 L | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1813 L | 130990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kreuzer - Frederick August 1809-1813 coin.
