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1 Silbergroschen - Frederick William III
| Billon (.222 silver) | 2.192 g | 18.42 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1840 |
| Value | 1 Silbergroschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.222 silver) |
| Weight | 2.192 g |
| Diameter | 18.42 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Face value, year and mint letter in five lines, circular legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30 EINEN THALER
1 ꟾ SILBER ꟾ GROSCHEN ꟾ 1824 ꟾ D
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants and varieties:- 1825 A: strikes on the flank of 1/2 Silbergroschen
- 1832 A exists with grooved edge
- 1839 A exists on thick blank
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Silbergroschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the early 19th century. The coin was introduced as part of a currency reform aimed at addressing inflation and stabilizing the Prussian economy. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for over 20 years, a testament to its durability and utility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1821 D | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1823 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1824 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1825 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1827 D | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Silbergroschen - Frederick William III 1821-1840 coin.
