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3 Kreuzers - Ernest I

 
Billon (.243 silver) 1.503 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States)
Duke
Ernest I (Ernst I) (1806-1826)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1808-1829
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄48)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1763-1826)
Composition
Billon (.243 silver)
Weight
1.503 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74604
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

3 line inscription with date, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KM# 128.1, KM# 128.2, KM# 128.3
H. S. C. - LAND MÜNZE.

KM# 128.4, KM# 128.5
H. S. C. S. - LAND MÜNZE.

3
KREUZER
1818

Edge

Plain

Comment

KM# 128.1 No mintmark
KM# 128.2 Mintmark L
KM# 128.3 Mintmark S and H. S. C. - LAND MÜNZE. on reverse
KM# 128.4 Mintmark S and H. S. C. S. - LAND MÜNZE. on reverse
KM# 128.5 Mintmark G

Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German: Sachsen-Coburg-Saalfeld) was one of the Saxon Duchies held by the Ernestine line of the Wettin Dynasty. Established in 1699, the Saxe-Coburg-Saalfield line lasted until the reshuffle of the Ernestine territories that occurred following the extinction of the Saxe-Gotha line in 1825, in which the Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld line received Gotha, but lost Saalfeld to Saxe-Meiningen.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld is that it features an image of Ernest I, the reigning duke at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, as Napoleon's military campaigns were reshaping the continent and leading to the formation of new alliances and territories. Despite the turmoil, the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld managed to maintain its independence and cultural identity, as reflected in the design of this coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1808  229509 - - - - - -
1810 L 296471 - - - - - -
1812 L 196155 - - - - - -
1813 L 143184 - - - - - -
1814 L 115734 - - - - - -
1815 L 49560 - - - - - -
1816 L 316502 - - - - - -
1817 S 932640 - - - - - -
1818 S 376548 - - - - - -
1819 S 558373 - - - - - -
1820 S 515427 - - - - - -
1821 S 736294 - - - - - -
1822 S 992940 - - - - - -
1823 S 842479 - - - - - -
1824 S 1337790 - - - - - -
1825 S 720014 - - - - - -
1826 S 623861 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kreuzers - Ernest I 1808-1829 coin.