© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
2 Groschen - Elizabeth
| Billon (.188 silver) | 1.46 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Russian occupation of Eastern Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Elizabeth (1759-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1761 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Thaler (1759-1762) |
| Composition | Billon (.188 silver) |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#63783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ II ✿ ꟾ GROSSUS ꟾ REGNI ꟾ PRUSS ꟾ date
Translation: 2 Groschen from the Kingdom of Prussia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groschen coin from the Russian occupation of Eastern Prussia is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only 0.188 silver, yet it still weighs 1.46 grams. This suggests that the coin was made with a relatively low-value metal, but still had a significant weight to it, which could have made it a useful and practical coin for everyday transactions.
