Prussia 1867-A groschen
This specimen was lot 71429 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, October 2019), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Prussia. Groschen, 1867-A. Berlin Mint. Wilhelm I. NGC MS-67. Flawless surfaces in every way imaginable, this Superb Gem, tied with just one other specimen for the finest graded by NGC, features tremendous luster and brilliance, enchanting the viewer from all angles. A few die cracks are noted, but do not detract from its beauty." This specimen is one of a type struck at the Berlin, Hannover and Frankfurt mints 1861-73. Despite the long production it is not frequently seen in the United States though it is not rare. This bust of Wilhelm, king of Prussia, appears on ½ silbergroschen (KM 484), 1 silbergroschen (KM 485, shown here), 2½ silbergroschen (KM 486), 1/6 thaler (KM 487), double thaler (KM 491), ½ krone (gold, KM 493) and krone (gold, KM 492). In 1871, with the successful conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War, Wilhelm assumed the title of Emperor of Germany. The currency was reformed to use pfennig and marks and the taler was dropped, tho it remained legal tender at three mark.
Recorded mintage: unknown but a common date.
Specification: 2.19 g, 0.222 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-485.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The October 2019 Collector's Choice Sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2019.
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