Electorate of Hesse 2 Silbergroschen - William II and Frederick William, 1842
Information
Country
Electorate of Hesse
Electorate of Hesse
Currency
Thaler
(1841 – 1866)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Silbergroschen
Year
1842
Rulers
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm)
(1831–1847)
, William II
(1821–1847)
Composition
Billon (.375 silver)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.6
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Silbergroschen from Electorate of Hesse. Issued in 1842. Struck in Billon (.375 silver). Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.6 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned coat of arms, legend around.
- Reverse
- Name and date, legend around.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | 2.4M |
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