½ Krone - William I 1862-1869 front ½ Krone - William I 1862-1869 back
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½ Krone - William I

 
Gold (.900) 5.555 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
William I (Wilhelm I.) (1861-1888)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1862-1869
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#47396
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Value and date, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VEREINZMÜNZE
½
KRONE
1866
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 King Wilhelm I, who was also known as Wilhelm the Great. He was the first German Emperor and ruled from 1862-1869. The coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were designed to promote the Prussian state and its values. The coin's design features an image of Wilhelm I on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, symbolizing the power and unity of the Prussian state.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1862 A 6365 - - - - - -
1863 A 3642 - - - - - -
1864 A 4840 - - - - - -
1866 A 14338 - - - - - -
1867 A 5711 - - - - - -
1868 A 91794 - - - - - -
1868 B 3718 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Krone - William I 1862-1869 coin.