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6 Kreuzer
1849 year| Billon (.4375 silver) | 1.91 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1849 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (0.1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Billon (.4375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.91 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 July 1870 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#13821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value above date and mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
6
KREUZER
1849
A
Edge
Plain
Comment
1849 A was struck between 1849-1850 and then again 1859-18621849 B was struck 1850 and 1857 (623 861 pieces and 2 026 936 pieces respectively)
1849 C was struck between 1849-1851
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzer 1849 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil. The coin was issued during the Revolutions of 1848, a series of uprisings that swept across Europe and led to the overthrow of the Austrian monarchy. Despite the upheaval, the coin remained in circulation and was used as a means of exchange among the people. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the historical events that shaped the Austrian Empire and its economy during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 A | 251879231 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 B | 2650797 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 C | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Kreuzer 1849 coin.
