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1 Silbergroschen - William II and Frederick William
| Billon (.312 silver) | 1.56 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Regent | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1847 |
| Value | 1 Silbergroschen (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Name and date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30 EINEN THALER
1
SILBER
GROSCHEN
1864
SCHEIDE = MÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Silbergroschen coin from the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1841, just a few years after the German Confederation was formed, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the region. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the Billon alloy, the coin was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions, reflecting the growing economic integration and cooperation among the German states during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 | 5925000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 62000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 456000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Silbergroschen - William II and Frederick William 1841-1847 coin.
