½ Silbergroschen - Paul Alexander Leopold II 1847 front ½ Silbergroschen - Paul Alexander Leopold II 1847 back
½ Silbergroschen - Paul Alexander Leopold II 1847 photo
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½ Silbergroschen - Paul Alexander Leopold II

1847 year
Billon (.250 silver) 0.97 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Lippe (Lippe, German States)
Prince
Leopold II (1802-1851)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1847
Value
½ Silbergroschen (1⁄60)
Currency
Thaler (1838-1873)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
0.97 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31903
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Value and date surrounded by the legend.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
60 EINEN THALER
1/2
SILBER
GROSCHEN
1847
A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Silbergroschen coin from the Principality of Lippe is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the German States. The coin was introduced in 1847, during a period of economic downturn and currency fluctuations, and its mintage was discontinued after just a few years. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some rare specimens selling for high prices at auction.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1847 A 321000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Silbergroschen - Paul Alexander Leopold II 1847 coin.