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2½ Silbergroschen - William I
| Billon (.375 silver) | 3.221 g | 21.22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (Wilhelm I.) (1861-1888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1873 |
| Value | 2½ Silbergroschen (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 3.221 g |
| Diameter | 21.22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12 EINEN THALER
2½ ꟾ SILBER ꟾ GROSCHEN ꟾ 1870 ꟾ A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Some vintages exist in BE (see AKS p. 312)Period forgeries in copper exist for the year 1861.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Silbergroschen coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1861, just a few years before the formation of the North German Confederation in 1867, which was a precursor to the modern German state. The coin's mintage also spanned the reign of King William I, who played a key role in the unification of Germany and became the first German Emperor in 1871.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 A | 274250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 A | 852802 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 A | 1487389 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 A | 1273944 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 A | 1678118 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 A | 804752 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 A | 1292778 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 C | 91836 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 A | 1656318 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 C | 103290 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 A | 1828971 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 B | 274798 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 C | 143788 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 A | 2098828 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 B | 316816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 C | 295481 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 A | 1626417 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 B | 383940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 C | 323203 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 A | 680198 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 B | 320118 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 C | 283354 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 A | 1350245 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 B | 168822 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 C | 212987 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Silbergroschen - William I 1861-1873 coin.
