Wurttemberg 1855 6 kreuzer

Stack's Bowers September 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 74677

This specimen was lot 74677 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $80. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GERMANY. Wurttemberg. 6 Kreuzer, 1855. Wilhelm I. PCGS MS-66. An incredibly sharp example of this minor issue, with fully frosty surfaces and a muted gray tone." This type was struck 1842-56 and is common. One thaler was 120 kreuzer.

Recorded mintage:unknown.

Specification: 2.59 g, 0.333 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-592.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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