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½ Krone - John
| Gold (.900) | 5.556 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | John I (1854-1873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1870 |
| Value | ½ Krone = 3⁄10 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄100 Metric Pound (5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1806-1839) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.556 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VEREINSMÜNZE
½
KRONE
1857
100 EIN PFUND FEIN
Edge
Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The Kingdom of Saxony, which was a member of the German Confederation, was in the process of adopting the gold standard, and this coin was one of the first to be minted in gold. The coin's design, which features a portrait of King John, was also a departure from the previous coinage of the kingdom, which had featured an image of the Saxon coat of arms. This coin represents a significant moment in the history of German numismatics and is a valuable collector's item for those interested in the currency of the German states.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 F | 4831 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 F | 2455 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 B | 2177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 B | 1559 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 B | 1516 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 B | 1740 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Krone - John 1857-1870 coin.
