Germany-States - Grand Duke of Oldenburg (1829-1918) Coins
The monetary history of the German states is rich and complex, reflecting the political fragmentation of the region prior to unification. From the 18th to the early 20th century, numerous states, duchies and free cities minted their own coins, creating a fascinating numismatic mosaic that attracts collectors and historians alike.
Monetary diversity in the German states
Prior to unification, states such as Prussia, Saxony, Bavaria and Hanover issued their own coins. The Taler was a common unit, although its value and design varied by region. Cities such as Frankfurt and Cologne also minted their own currency, reflecting their commercial importance. This monetary diversity posed challenges for interstate trade, but it also fostered a rich numismatic tradition with unique designs and varied alloys.
Monetary unification and numismatic legacy
German unification in 1871 marked the beginning of a common currency, the Mark, although some states briefly maintained their mintages. The transition period produced pieces of great interest to collectors, such as the Bavarian coins with the effigy of King Otto. The legacy of this era is seen in modern numismatics, with commemorative issues often paying homage to the rich monetary history of the former German states.
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Ancient coins of Germany-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Germany-States.
Hamburg 1675-1872 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-RudolstadtThe most valuable coins
The most valuable Germany-States - Grand Duke of Oldenburg (1829-1918) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins 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.
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1 groschen
1 thaler
1/6 thaler
2 grote
12 grote
4 grote
2 thaler
4 grote
1 grote
1/2 grote
2 1/2 groschen
3 grote
1 schwaren
1/3 thaler
1 schwaren
1 grote
1/2 grote
3 schwaren
1 grote
2 mark
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