3 Schwaren - Peter II 1858-1869 front 3 Schwaren - Peter II 1858-1869 back
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3 Schwaren - Peter II

 
Copper 3.79 g 21.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand duchy of Oldenburg (German States)
Grand duke
Peter II (1853-1900)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1858-1869
Value
3 Schwaren (1⁄120)
Currency
Thaler (1811-1869)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.79 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18146
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Value and date.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
3
SCHWAREN
1858
B
SCHEIDEMÜNZE

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Grand Duchy of Oldenburg (also known as Holstein-Oldenburg) was a grand duchy within the German Confederation, North German Confederation and German Empire which consisted of three widely separated territories: Oldenburg, Eutin and Birkenfeld. It ranked tenth among the German states and had one vote in the Bundesrat and three members in the Reichstag.

Its ruling family, the House of Oldenburg, also came to rule in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Greece and Russia. The heirs of a junior line of the Greek branch are, through Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in the line of succession to the thrones of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms after Queen Elizabeth II.

As common for German houses, the ruling branch of Oldenburg, which ruled as Dukes and later Grand Dukes, holds the headship by primogeniture of the entire House of Holstein-Oldenburg with all its cadet branches.

Interesting fact

The Grand Duchy of Oldenburg 3 Schwaren coin, minted during the reign of Peter II (1858-1869), features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the Oldenburg coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was a symbol of the Grand Duchy's sovereignty and its connection to the German states.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1858 B 372000 - - - - - -
1859 B 432000 - - - - - -
1860 B 60000 - - - - - -
1862 B 12000 - - - - - -
1864 B 60000 - - - - - -
1865 B 60000 - - - - - -
1866 B 36000 - - - - - -
1869 B 96000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Schwaren - Peter II 1858-1869 coin.