6 Kreuzers - William I 1817-1818 front 6 Kreuzers - William I 1817-1818 back
6 Kreuzers - William I 1817-1818 photo
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6 Kreuzers - William I

 
Billon (.334 silver) 2.70 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
King
William I (Wilhelm I.) (1816-1864)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1817-1818
Value
6 Kreuzers (1⁄24)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1803-1824)
Composition
Billon (.334 silver)
Weight
2.70 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#40345
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Name and date.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KOENIGL:WÜRT:SCHEIDE MÜNZ
VI
KREUZER
1817.
*

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers coin from the Kingdom of Württemberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1817-1818, just after the Napoleonic Wars, which had a profound impact on the continent's economy and political landscape. The Kingdom of Württemberg, like many other German states, was struggling to rebuild and redefine its economy and political system during this time. Despite these challenges, the 6 Kreuzers coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the people of Württemberg.