½ Grote - Peter Frederick Louis (Silver pattern strike) 1802-1816 front ½ Grote - Peter Frederick Louis (Silver pattern strike) 1802-1816 back
½ Grote - Peter Frederick Louis (Silver pattern strike) 1802-1816 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

½ Grote - Peter Frederick Louis Silver pattern strike

 
Silver - 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand duchy of Oldenburg (German States)
Regent
Peter I Frederick Louis (1811-1823)
Type
Pattern
Years
1802-1816
Value
½ Grote (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler (1811-1869)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#314933
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Denomination and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
GROTE
O.L.M.
1816

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Grote - Peter Frederick Louis (Silver pattern strike) 1802-1816 from Grand duchy of Oldenburg (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the height of the Napoleonic Wars, which had a profound impact on the German states and their economy. Despite the challenges of this time period, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and engravers who created it.