3 Grote - Paul Frederick August 1840 front 3 Grote - Paul Frederick August 1840 back
3 Grote - Paul Frederick August 1840 photo

3 Grote - Paul Frederick August

1840 year
Billon (.312 silver) 1.94 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand duchy of Oldenburg (German States)
Grand duke
Paul Frederick Augustus (Paul Friedrich August) (1829-1853)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1840
Value
3 Grote (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler (1811-1869)
Composition
Billon (.312 silver)
Weight
1.94 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#76718
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
24 EINEN THALER.
3
GROTE
1840.
S

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Grote - Paul Frederick August 1840 from Grand duchy of Oldenburg (German States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, but contains only 0.312 silver. This means that the coin was not made of pure silver, but rather a combination of metals. This is an interesting fact because it highlights the historical practice of using alternative metals or alloys in coin production, which was often done to reduce the cost of production or to create a specific aesthetic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1840 S 486000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Grote - Paul Frederick August 1840 coin.