3 Kreuzers - Frederick I 1866-1871 front 3 Kreuzers - Frederick I 1866-1871 back
3 Kreuzers - Frederick I 1866-1871 photo
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3 Kreuzers - Frederick I

 
Billon (.350 silver) 1.232 g 17.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Baden (Baden, German States)
Ruling authority
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1856-1907)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1866-1871
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Gulden (1837-1872)
Composition
Billon (.350 silver)
Weight
1.232 g
Diameter
17.2 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#29289
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
3
KREUZER
1870

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Grand Duchy of Baden is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1866, just a few years before the formation of the German Empire in 1871, and it features an image of Frederick I, the Grand Duke of Baden, on one side and the coat of arms of Baden on the other. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during a period of significant economic growth and political transformation in Germany, making it a unique piece of history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1866  239890 - - - - - -
1867  389190 - - - - - -
1868  315160 - - - - - -
1869  285340 - - - - - -
1870  259860 - - - - - -
1871  288509 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kreuzers - Frederick I 1866-1871 coin.