1 Silbergroschen - Charles Frederick
1840 year| Billon (.222 silver) | 2.19 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Charles Frederick (Karl Friedrich) (1828-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Billon (.222 silver) |
| Weight | 2.19 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Name and date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30 EINEN THALER
1
SILBER
GROSCHEN
1840
A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Silbergroschen coin from the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1840 as part of a new currency system aimed at addressing the economic crisis caused by the failed Revolutions of 1848. Despite the challenges, the coin remained in circulation until the end of the German Empire in 1918.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 A | 2408000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Silbergroschen - Charles Frederick 1840 coin.
