Kingdom of Prussia 2½ Silbergroschen - Frederick William IV, 1853 – 1860

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Prussia Kingdom of Prussia
Currency Vereinsthaler (1821 – 1873)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2½ Silbergroschen
Year 1853 – 1860
Ruler Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840–1861)
Composition Billon (.375 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.248
Diameter (mm) 20.7
Thickness (mm) 1.28
Demonetized Yes

Description

2½ Silbergroschen from Kingdom of Prussia. Issued from 1853 to 1860. Struck in Billon (.375 silver). Measures 20.7 mm and weighs 3.25 g.

Obverse
Wilhelm IV
Reverse
Value Date and Mint below
Edge
Smooth or finely striated

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au Comment Frequency
1860 A 283.3K — — — — 4%
1859 A 472.1K — — — — 5%
1858 A 798.2K — — — — 7%
1857 A 1.1M € 5,60 — — — 13%
1856 A 2.2M — € 7,60 — — 25%
1855 A 1.6M — — € 8,60 € 12,00 24%
1854 A 1.8M — — € 24,00 — 22%
1853 A 1.8M — — — — 15%

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