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2½ Silbergroschen - Paul Alexander Leopold II
1847 year| Billon (.375 silver) | 3.24 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Lippe (Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Leopold II (1802-1851) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 2½ Silbergroschen (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1838-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Value and date surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12 EINEN THALER
2 1/2
SILBER
GROSCHEN
1847
A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Silbergroschen coin from the Principality of Lippe is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the German States. The coin was introduced in 1847, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ravaged the region, leading to economic instability and inflation. Despite these challenges, the Lippe government decided to introduce a new currency, the Silbergroschen, which was pegged to the value of silver. This move was an attempt to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the financial system. The 2½ Silbergroschen coin was a key part of this effort, and it remains an interesting artifact of this tumultuous period in European history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 A | 363000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Silbergroschen - Paul Alexander Leopold II 1847 coin.
