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2½ Silbergroschen - Frederick William IV
| Billon (.375 silver) | 3.248 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1860 |
| Value | 2½ Silbergroschen (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 3.248 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Value Date and Mint below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12 EINEN THALER
2½ ꟾ SILBER ꟾ GROSCHEN ꟾ 1855 ꟾ A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Smooth or finely striated
Comment
Vintages 1854, 1856, 1857 and 1858 also exist in BU.The official weight of this coin dropped slightly in 1857 (3.248 g. → 3.221 g.).
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 1853, just a few years before the formation of the North German Confederation in 1867, which would eventually lead to the unification of Germany under the rule of Prussia. The coin's mintage was also a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system across the German states.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 A | 1839407 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 A | 1790491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 A | 1555617 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 A | 2235981 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 A | 1093571 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 A | 798181 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 A | 472081 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 A | 283312 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1853-1860 coin.
