Catalog
| Issuer | Hohenzollern-Prussia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1852 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (0.1) |
| Currency | Gulden |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 2.59 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#3 |
| Obverse description | Crowned imperial eagle with shielded arms on breast. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | HOHENZOLLERN |
| Reverse description | 4- line inscription with value, date and mintmark within oak wreath. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 6 KREUZER 1852 A |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
A Berlin, Germany (1280-date) |
| Mintage |
1852 A - - 27 440 1852 A - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 1379949930 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 1852 6 Kreuzers coin was issued under Frederick William IV of Hohenzollern-Prussia (1840-1861). This era, following the 1848 Revolutions, marked a conservative reaction. Frederick William IV sought to maintain monarchical authority amidst industrialization and German nationalism. The Kreuzer, common in southern German states, highlights Prussia's economic integration within the German Confederation. This billon denomination served as essential small change.
Artistry: The coin’s design reflects prevailing neoclassical and naturalistic styles of mid-19th century European coinage. While specific engravers for lower denominations are rarely recorded, Berlin Mint artisans produced the dies.