Prussia 1868-B groschen
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This specimen was lot 33175 in Heritage sale 3042 (Long Beach, September 2015), where it sold for $822.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Prussia. Wilhelm I Proof Groschen 1868-B PR68 NGC. Beyreuth, (B), mint. A majestic coin with iridescent color that is stunning." This type was struck 1861-73 at Berlin, 1866-73 at Hannover ("B") and 1867-73 at Frankfurt ("C"). It has a face value 1/30 of a thaler but has 1/35 the silver. Worn specimens fill dealer junk boxes but choice specimens such as this are rare.
Recorded mintage: unknown (common tho proofs are not listed).
Specification: 2.19 g, .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]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World Coin Auction 3042, featuring the Read and Bob Bennett Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2015.
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- Coins and currency dated 1868