6 Grote 1861 front 6 Grote 1861 back
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6 Grote

1861 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
1861
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
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#20500
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
6
GROTE
1861
7 L. 16 G.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Grote 1861 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 in 1861, just a few years before the formation of the North German Confederation in 1867, which marked the beginning of a unified German state. This coin is a tangible piece of history that reflects the economic and political shifts that were taking place in Germany during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1861  127000 - - - - - -

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