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1 Silbergroschen - Frederick William IV
| Billon (.222 silver) | 2.19 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1852 |
| Value | 1 Silbergroschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.222 silver) |
| Weight | 2.19 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30 EINEN THALER
1 ꟾ SILBER ꟾ GROSCHEN ꟾ 1851 ꟾ A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Translation: 1/30 of a thaler .
Edge
Plain
Comment
Period forgeries exist for the year 1848 A.They are recognizable by their less pronounced strike,
the weight clearly below the standard (± 1.5 g.),
the diameter which is around 18,2 mm and their thickness of 0,75 mm.
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 Prussia. The coin was introduced in 1841, just a few years after the end of the Napoleonic Wars, which had left Prussia in a state of economic and political turmoil. The government of Frederick William IV, who ruled from 1840 to 1852, implemented a number of economic and political reforms during this time, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the Silbergroschen coin. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation until the end of the German States period in 1871, when it was replaced by the German Empire's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1849 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1850 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1851 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1852 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 1841-1852 coin.
