2 Neugroschens / 20 Pfennigs - Joseph 1841 front 2 Neugroschens / 20 Pfennigs - Joseph 1841 back
2 Neugroschens / 20 Pfennigs - Joseph 1841 photo
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2 Neugroschens / 20 Pfennigs - Joseph

1841 year
Billon (.312 silver) 3.11 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg (German States)
Duke
Joseph (1834-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1841
Value
20 Pfennigs = 2 Groschens = 1⁄15 Reichsthaler
Currency
Thaler (1841-1873)
Composition
Billon (.312 silver)
Weight
3.11 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47488
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Value and date.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
NEU
GROSCHEN
20
PFENNIGE
G

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the German States. The coin was introduced as part of a currency reform aimed at addressing the economic crisis caused by the failed Revolutions of 1848. Despite the challenges, the coin remained in circulation for several decades and is now a sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1841 G 231000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Neugroschens / 20 Pfennigs - Joseph 1841 coin.