10 Kreuzers - Ernest I 1831-1834 front 10 Kreuzers - Ernest I 1831-1834 back
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10 Kreuzers - Ernest I

 
Silver (.500) 3.89 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (German States)
Duke
Ernest I (Ernst I) (1826-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1834
Value
10 Kreuzers (1⁄12)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1826-1837)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
3.89 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#337543
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms within laurel branches

Script: Latin

Unabridged legend: 120 EINE F. MARK

Edge

Recessed squares

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is that it features an image of Ernest I, the reigning duke at the time, on one side, and a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, as the German states were in the process of forming a unified nation. The coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a widely used and accessible form of currency for everyday transactions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1831  6460 - - - - - -
1832  2870 - - - - - -
1834  5350 - - - - - -

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