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6 Grote

1857 year
Billon (.494 silver) 2.92 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bremen (German States)
Period
Free city (1186-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1857
Value
6 Grote (1⁄12)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.494 silver)
Weight
2.92 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20499
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
6
GROTE
1857
7 L. 16 G.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Grote 1857 coin from the City of Bremen (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of King Wilhelm I, who ruled from 1858 to 1888, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization in Germany. The coin's mintage was also a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system across the German states, which eventually led to the establishment of the German Empire in 1871.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1857  311000 - - - - - -

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