© KennyG
© KennyG
1 Neugroschen / 10 Pfennige - John
1861 year| Billon (.229 silver) | 2.12 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | John I (1854-1873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige = 1 Neugroschen) (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.229 silver) |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
NEU=
GROSCHEN
10
PFENNIGE
B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The Kingdom of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was one of the German states that was undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization during the 19th century. The coin's mintage was a response to the growing need for a standardized currency that could be used across the different German states. The fact that it was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, also reflects the efforts to create a currency that was both durable and affordable for the masses.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 B | 394755 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Neugroschen / 10 Pfennige - John 1861 coin.
