6 Kreuzers - Philip August Frederick 1840 front 6 Kreuzers - Philip August Frederick 1840 back
6 Kreuzers - Philip August Frederick 1840 photo

6 Kreuzers - Philip August Frederick

1840 year
Billon (.343 silver) - 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hessen-Homburg (German States)
Landgrave
Philip (Philipp) (1839-1846)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1840
Value
6 Kreuzers (0.1)
Currency
Gulden
Composition
Billon (.343 silver)
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#43379
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
6
KREUZER
1840

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers coin from the Landgraviate of Hessen-Homburg is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1840, just a few years after the German states had experienced a series of economic crises, including the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent inflation that had devalued many German currencies. Despite these challenges, the 6 Kreuzers coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its production continued until the late 19th century. This fact highlights the resilience and stability of the German economy during a time of great change and upheaval.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1840  57000 - - - - - -

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