© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
6 Kreuzers - Frederick William III Gold Pattern
1802 year| Gold (.986) | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1802 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line central inscription with denomination, date and mintmark with heavy over strike markings
Lettering:
ANSB BAIR LANDMÜNZ
VI
KREUZER
1802
Comment
Counterstruck on a Dukat - Elizaveta Trade Coinage of 1749 - АВГ. 1Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 6 Kreuzers - Frederick William III (Gold Pattern) 1802 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued during the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on the Prussian economy and led to a shortage of silver, the traditional metal used for coinage. As a result, the Prussian government decided to mint coins made of gold, which was a more valuable and stable metal. This decision was unusual for the time period, as gold coins were typically reserved for large transactions and were not commonly used for everyday commerce. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the Pattern 6 Kreuzers - Frederick William III (Gold Pattern) 1802 coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its unique history and rarity making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
