3 Kreuzers - Frederick William Constantin 1845-1847 front 3 Kreuzers - Frederick William Constantin 1845-1847 back
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3 Kreuzers - Frederick William Constantin

 
Billon (.333 silver) 1.29 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Hohenzollern-Hechingen (German States)
Prince
Constantine (Konstantin) (1838-1849)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1845-1847
Value
3 Kreuzers (0.05)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.333 silver)
Weight
1.29 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#95850
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denomination and date within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 3 // KREUZER // 1845

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the Principality of Hohenzollern-Hechingen. In 1845, the year the coin was first minted, the principality became a constitutional monarchy, with Frederick William Constantin serving as the first constitutional monarch. This transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy was a significant turning point in the history of the principality, and the coin serves as a tangible reminder of this period of change.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1845  30000 - - - - - -
1846  30000 - - - - - -
1847  8000 - - - - - -

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