6 Kreuzers - Ernest I 1827-1830 front 6 Kreuzers - Ernest I 1827-1830 back
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6 Kreuzers - Ernest I

 
Billon (.305 silver) 2.73 g 20.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (German States)
Duke
Ernest I (Ernst I) (1826-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1827-1830
Value
6 Kreuzer Landmünze (1⁄24)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1826-1837)
Composition
Billon (.305 silver)
Weight
2.73 g
Diameter
20.4 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#19532
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Denomination with date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
H·S·C·G· LANDMUNZE
6
KREUZER
1827

Edge

Plain

Comment

KOR#1115-19.
Prev. C#92.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is that it features an image of Ernest I, the reigning duke at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, as the German states were in the process of forming a unified nation. The 6 Kreuzers coin was a common denomination during this period and was used widely in trade and commerce.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1827 G 256449 - - - - - -
1828 EK 2289834 - - - - - -
1828 ST 54690 - - - - - -
1830 EK 1640030 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Kreuzers - Ernest I 1827-1830 coin.