© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Silbergroschen - Henry XLII
1816 year| Billon (.368 silver) | 1.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Reuss-Schleiz and Gera (Reuss-Schleiz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry XLII (Heinrich XLII) (1806-1818) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 1 Silbergroschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1806-1868) |
| Composition | Billon (.368 silver) |
| Weight | 1.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#368301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
GROSCHEN
F. R.
SCHLEIZER
L. M.
1816
S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Silbergroschen coin from the Principality of Reuss-Schleiz and Gera is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1816, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ended, and the German states were struggling to rebuild their economies. Despite the challenges, the Principality of Reuss-Schleiz and Gera was able to produce a coin that was both aesthetically pleasing and of high quality, with a silver content of .368. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the Principality during a difficult period in history.
