1 Schwaren - Nicholas Frederick Peter 1854-1856 front 1 Schwaren - Nicholas Frederick Peter 1854-1856 back
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1 Schwaren - Nicholas Frederick Peter

 
Copper 1.5 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand duchy of Oldenburg (German States)
Grand duke
Peter II (1853-1900)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1854-1856
Value
1 Schwaren (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1811-1869)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#58973
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
Schwaren
1854
B

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Schwaren coin from the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, which was minted between 1854 and 1856, features an image of Nicholas Frederick Peter, the ruling grand duke at the time. The coin was made of copper and weighed 1.5 grams. What's interesting is that this coin was part of a series of coins that were minted during Nicholas Frederick Peter's reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the German states. This coin, in particular, was designed to be used as a standardized currency for the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, and it features the grand duke's image to signify his authority and leadership.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1854 B 72000 - - - - - -
1856 B 180000 - - - - - -

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