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½ Silbergroschen - Frederick William III
| Billon (.222 silver) | 1.096 g | 15.16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1840 |
| Value | ½ Silbergroschen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.222 silver) |
| Weight | 1.096 g |
| Diameter | 15.16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.72 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Face value, year and different of workshop in five lines surrounded by the circular legend, grenetis
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60 EINEN THALER
1/2 ꟾ SILBER ꟾ GROSCHEN ꟾ 1834 ꟾ A
⦁ SCHEIDE MÜNZE ⦁
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coins of 1821 and some copies of 1822 present a point at the beginning of the legend (under the bust) Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Silbergroschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the early 19th century. The coin was introduced as part of a currency reform aimed at addressing inflation and stabilizing the Prussian economy. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for over two decades and is still sought after by collectors today.
