2 Grote - Peter Frederick William
1792 year| Billon (.312 silver) | 1.4 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Oldenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Peter Friedrich Wilhelm (1785-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | 2 Grote (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1774-1810) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
Grote
O.L.M.
1792
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Grote - Peter Frederick William 1792 from Duchy of Oldenburg (German States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, specifically containing 31.2% silver. This coin was one of the first to use this unique alloy, which was introduced as a cost-saving measure during a time of economic hardship in the region. The use of Billon in coinage became more widespread in the following years, and it remained a popular choice for coin production in many German states until the mid-19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | 396000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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