© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
½ Silbergroschen - Frederick Günther
1841 year| Billon (.222 silver) | 1.09 g |
| Issuer | Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Günther (Friedrich Günther) (1814-1867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1841 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Thaler (1710-1868) |
| Composition | Billon (.222 silver) |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line central inscription with date, denomination and mintmark. LEgend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2 // SILBER // GROSCHEN // 1841 // A
. 60 EINEN THALER .
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Interesting fact
The ½ Silbergroschen coin from the Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system aimed at addressing the economic challenges faced by the German states. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of billon, a silver-copper alloy, which gave it a higher value than other coins of similar denominations. This made it a popular choice among merchants and traders, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
