Description: Rare 1811 Prussian ½ Groschen Coin - Frederick William III - Kingdom of PrussiaHistorical Context This coin was minted during a tumultuous period in Prussian history. In 1811, Prussia was under French occupation following its defeat in the War of the Fourth Coalition. Frederick William III had implemented sweeping reforms to modernize the state and military, setting the stage for Prussia's eventual resurgence. In 1811, "Germany" as a unified country did not exist. Instead, there were numerous independent states, each with its own currency system. However, there were some common elements across many of these states. Most currencies were based on silver, with some gold coins for higher denominations. Copper was used for the smaller denominations, like this ½ Groschen.1811 was a period of transition for many German states' currencies. The Napoleonic Wars and subsequent reforms led to changes in currency systems across German-speaking Europe in the following decades. Item DescriptionIssuer: Kingdom of Prussia (German States)Ruler: Frederick William III (1797-1840)Year: 1811Denomination: ½ Groschen (1/180 Thaler)Composition: CopperWeight: 2.6gDiameter: 21mmMint: Berlin (A)References: AKS#43, Jaeg 9 Pr#19, KM#A393, Schr#255, N#85416One-year type coinVF ConditionObverse Crowned oval Prussian eagle arms in oak wreath. Anepigraphic.Reverse 5-line inscription:1/2 GROSCHEN PREUSS 1811180 EINEN REICHS THALER / A
Price: 49 USD
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
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Year: 1811
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Historical Period: German States (up to 1871)
Denomination: 1/2 Groschen
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Copper
KM Number: A393
Certification: Uncertified
