6 Kreuzer 1852-1856 front 6 Kreuzer 1852-1856 back
6 Kreuzer 1852-1856 photo
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6 Kreuzer

 
Billon (.333 silver) 2.598 g 20.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1852-1856
Value
6 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Gulden (1838-1866)
Composition
Billon (.333 silver)
Weight
2.598 g
Diameter
20.25 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18680
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
6
KREUZER
1853

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzer coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the period of the German Confederation, which was a loose association of 39 German states that existed from 1815 to 1866. The Confederation was formed after the Napoleonic Wars, and its purpose was to provide a unified front against external threats and to promote economic cooperation among its member states. The 6 Kreuzer coin was one of the standardized coins that were introduced during this period to facilitate trade and commerce across the German states.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1852  100000 - - - - - -
1853  50000 - - - - - -
1854  212307 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Kreuzer 1852-1856 coin.