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3 Kreuzers - William I

 
Billon (.333 silver) 1.29 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
King
William I (Wilhelm I.) (1816-1864)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1842-1856
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Gulden (1824-1872)
Composition
Billon (.333 silver)
Weight
1.29 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47564
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

The denomination above the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
3
KREUZER
1848

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Kingdom of Württemberg is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Germany. The coin was minted in 1842, just a few years before the Revolutions of 1848, which saw the overthrow of the German monarchies and the establishment of a new, unified German state. Despite this turmoil, the 3 Kreuzers coin remained in circulation until 1856, when it was replaced by a new coinage system. This coin is a tangible reminder of a pivotal moment in German history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1842  231993 - - - - - -
1843  108261 - - - - - -
1844  526416 - - - - - -
1845  458614 - - - - - -
1846  207167 - - - - - -
1847  477331 - - - - - -
1848  468293 - - - - - -
1849  18001 - - - - - -
1850  431207 - - - - - -
1851  218503 - - - - - -
1852  221360 - - - - - -
1853  210805 - - - - - -
1854  221750 - - - - - -
1855  223162 - - - - - -
1856  216844 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Kreuzers - William I 1842-1856 coin.