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3 Kreuzers - William I
| Billon (.333 silver) | 1.35 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (Wilhelm I.) (1816-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1823-1824 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1803-1824) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms within a wreath of oak branches, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
3.K.
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 economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1823-1824, a period when the German states were in the process of adopting a standardized currency, the Vereinsthaler, which replaced the various local currencies that had been in use until then. The 3 Kreuzers coin was one of the first coins to be minted in the new standardized currency, and it features an image of King William I of Württemberg on one side and the coat of arms of Württemberg on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and it serves as a reminder of the significant economic and political changes that took place in Germany during the early 19th century.
