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½ Silbergroschen - Charles Frederick
1840 year| Billon (.222 silver) | 1.09 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Charles Frederick (Karl Friedrich) (1828-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Billon (.222 silver) |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.71 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Name and date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60 EINEN THALER
½
SILBER
GROSCHEN
1840
A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Silbergroschen coin from Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the German States. The coin was introduced as part of a currency reform aimed at addressing the high inflation and devaluation of the local currency, and it was designed to be a more stable and reliable form of currency. Despite the challenges of its time, the coin has remained a popular collector's item and a testament to the rich history of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 A | 2399722 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Silbergroschen - Charles Frederick 1840 coin.
