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1 Silbergroschen - Frederick William IV
| Billon (.222 silver) | 2.192 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1860 |
| Value | 1 Silbergroschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.222 silver) |
| Weight | 2.192 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
1 Silber Groschen in centre with date and mint mark below.
30 EINEN THALER, SCHEIDE MUNZE around circumference.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30 EINEN THALER
1 ꟾ SILBER ꟾ GROSCHEN ꟾ 1860 ꟾ A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Translation:
30 1 Thaler
1
Silver
Penny
1855
A
Representative Coin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The silver titer of the silbergroschen fell in 1857 from 0.222 ‰ to 0.220 ‰.Vintages 1853, 1854, 1855, 1857, 1858 and 1859 also exist in BE.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Silbergroschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1853, just a few years after the German Customs Union was formed, which aimed to create a unified economic zone across the German states. The coin's mintage was also during the reign of Frederick William IV, who was known for his liberal policies and efforts to modernize Prussia. The coin's design, featuring the king's portrait and the Prussian eagle, reflects the state's growing national identity and pride during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1854 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1855 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1856 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1858 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 IV 1853-1860 coin.
