Nassau Coin List
The House of Nassau played a crucial role in the history of Germany and the German states for several centuries. Its influence extended from the Holy Roman Empire to the Netherlands, leaving an indelible mark on European politics and culture. The coins minted by the House of Nassau are tangible testimonies of its power and prestige.
Origins and Expansion of the House of Nassau
The House of Nassau traces its roots back to the 11th century, when Count Dudo-Enrique of Laurenburg built the castle of Nassau. Over the centuries, the family expanded its influence through marriage alliances and territorial acquisitions. In the 13th century, the House of Nassau split into two main branches: the Walram line and the Otto line. This division had a significant impact on the subsequent history of the family and on the numismatics of the region. Coins minted by both branches reflect the complexity of the political and economic relationships of the time, with designs incorporating distinctive heraldic symbols of each line.
Nassau Coins and their Numismatic Legacy
Nassau coins are highly valued by collectors because of their rich history and diversity. From silver thalers to copper kreuzer, these pieces offer a unique window into the economy and politics of the German states. One of the most notable issues was the "Nassauer Goldgulden," a gold coin minted in the 15th century that became a standard of trade in the region. During the Holy Roman Empire period, the counts and princes of Nassau exercised their minting rights, producing coins bearing their effigies and coats of arms. These coins served not only as a medium of exchange, but also as tools of political propaganda, asserting the legitimacy and power of the House of Nassau in an ever-changing political landscape.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Nassau coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coins of Germany-States according to historical period
For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old Germany-States coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.
Hamburg 1675-1872 Duchy of Brunswick Berg Prussia Nassau Aachen Anhalt-Bernburg Westfalia Dortmund Wismar Hannover Saxony-Meiningen Würzburg Baden Frankfurt Hessen-Darmstadt Frankfurt/Main Hesse-Kassel Wurttemberg Hesse Bavaria Otto Koenig Von Bayern Cologne Brunswick-Luneburg Henneberg-Ilmenau Hesse-Homburg Hohenzollern-Hechingen Hollenzollern-Sigmaringen Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1829-1918 Schwarzburg-RudolstadtCoin Catalog
Germany-States | 1/4 kreuzer (Guillermo)
Germany-States | 1/4 kreuzer
Germany-States | 3 kreuzer
Germany-States | 1 pfening
Germany-States | 1 kreuzer
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