Prussia 1864-A 1/2 groschen

from the Wildman collection

This specimen is one of a type struck in Berlin for Prussia 1861-73. In 1871, the currency was reformed to use pfennig and marks and the groschen was dropped. This type was also struck at Hannover ("B") and Frankfurt ("C").

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 1.09 g, .222 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 484.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.

Link to:

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• 1866-A ½ silbergroschen
• Coins and currency dated 1864
• return to coins of German States, Prussia