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2½ Silbergroschen - Frederick William I
| Billon (.375 silver) | 3.25 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1847-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1852-1865 |
| Value | 2½ Silbergroschen (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Denomination, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12 EINEN THALER
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
2 1/2
SILBER
GROSCHEN
1861
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Silbergroschen coin from Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1852, just a few years after the formation of the German Confederation, which was a union of 39 German states that aimed to create a unified economic and political system. The coin's mintage was a result of the Confederation's efforts to standardize currency across the member states.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 CP | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 CP | 49000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 CP | 39000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 CP | 69000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 CP | 42000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 CP | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 CP | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 CP | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Silbergroschen - Frederick William I 1852-1865 coin.
