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½ Silbergroschen - William II and Frederick William
1842 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 0.97 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Regent | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1842 |
| Value | ½ Silbergroschen = 1⁄60 Reichsthaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Name and date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60 EINEN THALER
½
SILBER
GROSCHEN
1848
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Silbergroschen coin from Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1842, just a few years before the German Confederation was formed, which was a union of 39 German states that was established in 1815. The coin's mintage was also during the reign of two rulers, William II and Frederick William, who were both prominent figures in German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | 1490640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Silbergroschen - William II and Frederick William 1842 coin.
