© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Kreuzer - Frederick August of Usingen
1808 year| Billon (.437 silver) | 2.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Nassau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick Augustus (Friedrich August) (1806-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 5 Kreuzers (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 2.11 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
240
EINE FEINE
MARK
1808
Interesting fact
The 5 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Nassau, minted in 1808, features an image of Frederick August, the Duke of Nassau, on one side, and a crowned shield with the Nassau coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and copper, which was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Despite its relatively small denomination, the 5 Kreuzer coin was an important part of the local economy in the German States during the early 19th century.
