6 Kreuzers - Frederick II 1803-1804 front 6 Kreuzers - Frederick II 1803-1804 back
6 Kreuzers - Frederick II 1803-1804 photo
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6 Kreuzers - Frederick II

 
Billon (.333 silver) 2.70 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Prince elector
Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1803-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1803-1804
Value
6 Kreuzers (1⁄24)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1803-1824)
Composition
Billon (.333 silver)
Weight
2.70 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#135435
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned and mantled oval shield of 2-fold arms divides date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1803

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers coin from the Electorate of Württemberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1803-1804, just a few years before the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on the German states and their currencies. The fact that this coin was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, suggests that it was intended to be a more affordable alternative to pure silver coins, which were in short supply at the time. This coin's design, featuring Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, on the obverse, and the Württemberg coat of arms on the reverse, highlights the importance of the ruling dynasty and the state's identity during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1803 W 67763 - - - - - -
1804 W 60450 - - - - - -

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