½ Groten 1781 front ½ Groten 1781 back
½ Groten 1781 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

½ Groten

1781 year
Billon (.166 silver) 0.73 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bremen (German States)
Period
Free city (1186-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1781
Value
½ Groten (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.166 silver)
Weight
0.73 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#89157
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
GROT
1781
OHK

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Groten 1781 coin from the City of Bremen (German States) is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only 0.166 silver. Despite its relatively low silver content, the coin still weighs 0.73 grams, making it a unique and interesting piece for collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1781  288000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Groten 1781 coin.