½ Krone - Frederick William IV 1858 front ½ Krone - Frederick William IV 1858 back
½ Krone - Frederick William IV 1858 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

½ Krone - Frederick William IV

1858 year
Gold (.900) 5.555 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1858
Value
½ Krone = 3⁄10 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄100 Metric Pound (24⁄5)
Currency
Vereinsthaler (1821-1873)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
5.555 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47404
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value and date, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* VEREINSMÜNZE *
½
KRONE
1858
100 EIN PFUND FEIN

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Krone coin from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Gold (.900) weighing 5.555 g is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick William IV, who was the king of Prussia from 1840 to 1861. He was known for his support of arts and sciences, and his reign saw a period of cultural and economic growth in Prussia. The coin, which features an image of the king on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, was likely used in everyday transactions during this time and serves as a tangible reminder of the history and culture of the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1858 A 2036 - - - - - -

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