6 Kreuzers - William II and Frederick William 1831-1834 front 6 Kreuzers - William II and Frederick William 1831-1834 back
6 Kreuzers - William II and Frederick William 1831-1834 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

6 Kreuzers - William II and Frederick William

 
Silver (.500) 2.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Hesse (Province of Upper Hesse, Hesse-Cassel)
Prince elector
William II (1821-1847)
Regent
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1834
Value
6 Kreuzers (1⁄32)
Currency
Thaler (1803-1840)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#243060
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Denomination, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
6
KREUZER
1833

Comment

For circulation in upper Hessia, Hanau and Fulda.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Germany. The Electorate of Hesse, which was a state within the Holy Roman Empire, was dissolved in 1803, and the territory was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia. However, the coin continued to be minted until 1834, even though the Electorate no longer existed as a political entity. This coin is a reminder of the complex history of Germany during this time period.