6 Kreuzers - Bernhard II 1828-1830 front 6 Kreuzers - Bernhard II 1828-1830 back
6 Kreuzers - Bernhard II 1828-1830 photo

6 Kreuzers - Bernhard II

 
Billon (.347 silver) 2.44 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States)
Duke
Bernard II (Bernhard II) (1803-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1828-1830
Value
6 Kreuzers (1⁄24)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1765-1837)
Composition
Billon (.347 silver)
Weight
2.44 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#43493
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Denomination.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LANDMUNZE
6
KREUZER

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen is that it features an image of Bernhard II, the reigning duke at the time, on one side, and a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany, as the various states were in the process of forming the German Confederation, which would eventually lead to the unification of Germany in 1871. Despite its relatively small denomination, the 6 Kreuzers coin was an important part of everyday commerce in the region and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1829 L 1513000 - - - - - -
1830 L 747000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Kreuzers - Bernhard II 1828-1830 coin.