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½ Neugroschen / 5 Pfennige - Frederick August II
| Billon (.229 silver) | 1.06 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1856 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.229 silver) |
| Weight | 1.06 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
NEU=
GROSCHEN
5 PFENN.
F
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the Kingdom of Saxony. The coin was introduced in 1841, just a few years after the Saxon government had introduced a new currency system, the "Vereinsthaler", which was intended to standardize currency across the German states. The ½ Neugroschen / 5 Pfennige coin was a part of this new system and was used widely in circulation during Frederick August II's reign. Despite the changes, the coin still maintained a relatively low value, with its billon composition and small weight, reflecting the economic challenges of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 G | 2248000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 G | 2845000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 G | 3552000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 G | 1354000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 F | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 F | 579000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 F | 506000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 F | 497000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 F | 256000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 F | 107000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 F | 444000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 F | 713000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Neugroschen / 5 Pfennige - Frederick August II 1841-1856 coin.
