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½ Groschen - Frederick Charles August
1809 year| Copper | 4.71 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Charles August (Friedrich Karl August) (1763-1811) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1712-1848) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.71 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
Groschen
1809
*F. W.*
Edge
Diagonally reeded
Comment
33,000 pieces with the year 1809 had been reminted in the year 1816(Kurt Jaeger: Die Münzprägungen der deutschen Staaten vom Ausgang des alten Reiches bis zur Einführung der Reichswährung - Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts bis 1871/73, Band 7, Basel 1969)
Interesting fact
The ½ Groschen coin from the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont, minted in 1809 during the reign of Frederick Charles August, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the principality, the coin bears an image of a horse's head, which was a personal symbol of Frederick Charles August. This unique design choice was likely a nod to the prince's love of horses and his efforts to improve the breeding and training of horses in the region.
