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2½ Silbergroschen - Frederick William IV
| Billon (.375 silver) | 3.248 g | 20.75 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1842-1852 |
| Value | 2½ Silbergroschen (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 3.248 g |
| Diameter | 20.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12 EINEN THALER
2½ ꟾ SILBER ꟾ GROSCHEN ꟾ 1842 ꟾ A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Comment
The year 1847 listed by Baron von Schrötter as number 110 does not exist. Schrötter himself questioned its existence. This year is no longer used by the authors (except the SCWC).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Silbergroschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1842, just a few years after the German Customs Union was formed, which aimed to create a unified economic zone across the German states. The coin's mintage was also during the reign of Frederick William IV, who was known for his liberal policies and efforts to modernize Prussia. The coin's design, featuring an image of the king on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, reflects the political and cultural changes taking place in Germany during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 A | 8954288 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 A | 17580263 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 A | 1051483 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 A | 1478755 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 A | 2697844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 A | 1574194 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 A | 1961240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 IV 1842-1852 coin.
