1866 Germany Frankfurt Free City 1 Kreuzer - NGC MS 68 (Finest Known Population Tier)
Product Description
Acquire an extraordinary condition-census masterpiece of 19th-century German state coinage with this 1866 Free City of Frankfurt 1 Kreuzer, certified by NGC in a staggering MS 68 grade. Struck during the final year of Frankfurt's independence as a Free City before its annexation by Prussia following the Austro-Prussian War, this historic copper piece represents an elite survival rate of absolute perfection.
Key Highlights:
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Near-Pinnacle Census Raking: An exceptionally scarce preservation tier. NGC population records show only 5 examples graded MS 68, with a solitary piece known higher across all certified registries.
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NGC Standard Brown Preservation: Encapsulated with a classic NGC standard brown holder, protecting unblemished, fully lustrous mint surfaces free from notable marks or wear.
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Pivotal Historical Era: Issued in 1866—a watershed year that marked the collapse of the German Confederation and the end of Frankfurt's centuries-old status as an independent city-state.
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Museum-Grade Cabinet Centerpiece: A supreme acquisition for advanced collections targeting top-pop German states copper or registry-level European type sets.
1866 Germany Frankfurt Free City 1 Kreuzer – NGC MS68 – Exceptional Finest Known Quality
A remarkable condition rarity from one of Germany’s most historically fascinating city-states, this 1866 Frankfurt Free City 1 Kreuzer represents one of the finest certified examples known. Graded NGC MS68, this outstanding specimen sits at the very top of the population report, with only five examples certified at MS68 and just one coin graded higher, making it a true registry-level rarity.
Issued by the Free City of Frankfurt during its final year of independent coinage, this piece was struck shortly before Frankfurt was absorbed into Prussia following the events of 1866. The coin carries the classic Frankfurt design featuring the crowned eagle and denomination within an oak wreath, representing the final chapter of the city’s historic monetary issues.
The NGC MS68 grade confirms exceptional preservation, with virtually flawless surfaces, sharp strike detail, and outstanding original quality rarely encountered for this series. While the 1 Kreuzer denomination is modest in face value, examples surviving in this elite grade are highly sought after by advanced collectors of German States coinage and NGC Registry participants.
Coin Details:
- Country: Germany
- State: Frankfurt Free City
- Date: 1866
- Denomination: 1 Kreuzer
- Composition: Billon (silver alloy)
- Certification: NGC MS68
- Population: 5 graded MS68; 1 higher
- Type: German States / Free City Coinage
- Historical Period: Final year of Frankfurt independent coinage
A superb opportunity to acquire an elite-grade German States rarity. Coins of this quality are rarely offered and represent the finest level of preservation available for this historic Frankfurt issue.
