© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Kreuzers - Philip August Frederick
1840 year| Silver | 1.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hessen-Homburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Philip (Philipp) (1839-1846) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (0.05) |
| Currency | Gulden |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3
KREUZER
1840
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Landgraviate of Hessen-Homburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1840, just a few years before the German Confederation was formed, which was a union of 39 German states that aimed to create a more unified and powerful Germany. The coin's mintage was also during a time of rapid industrialization and urbanization in Germany, which led to an increased demand for currency and a need for more efficient monetary systems. Despite these changes, the 3 Kreuzers coin remained a valuable and widely used form of currency throughout the German States, and its silver content made it a popular choice for trade and commerce.
