3 Kreuzers Landmünze - Charles Frederick 1803-1806 front 3 Kreuzers Landmünze - Charles Frederick 1803-1806 back
3 Kreuzers Landmünze - Charles Frederick 1803-1806 photo
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3 Kreuzers Landmünze - Charles Frederick

 
Billon (.313 silver) 1.423 g -
Description
Issuer
Magraviate of Baden (Baden, German States)
Margrave
Charles I Frederick (Karl I Friedrich) (1771-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1803-1806
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄48)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1771-1819)
Composition
Billon (.313 silver)
Weight
1.423 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#121245
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denomination and date over small laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III
KREUZER
1806

Comment

State coin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers Landmünze - Charles Frederick 1803-1806 from Magraviate of Baden (Baden, German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Frederick, who was the Margrave of Baden from 1803 to 1806. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and the German states were in the process of reorganizing their currencies. The 3 Kreuzers coin was one of the first coins to be issued by the Magraviate of Baden during this time, and it featured a unique blend of silver and copper, known as Billon, which was used to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the coin's value. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the currency reforms that took place during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1803  188592 - - - - - -
1805  444893 - - - - - -
1806  126898 - - - - - -

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