© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
1 Groschen - Elizabeth
| Billon (.156 silver) | 0.85 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Russian occupation of Eastern Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Elizabeth (1759-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1761 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1759-1762) |
| Composition | Billon (.156 silver) |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Five line inscription with value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ I ✿ ꟾ GROSSUS ꟾ REGNI ꟾ PRUSS ꟾ 1761
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen coin from the Russian occupation of Eastern Prussia is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only 0.156% silver. Despite its low silver content, the coin still weighed 0.85 grams, making it a significant piece of currency for its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1759 | 112650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 | 111804 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groschen - Elizabeth 1759-1761 coin.
