Saxony 1865-B neu-groschen

Stack's Bowers 2020 NYINC sale, lot 22645

This specimen was lot 22645 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $62. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GERMANY. Saxony. Neu-Groschen (10 Pfennig), 1865-B. Dresden Mint. Johann. NGC MS-65. Delicately toned with beautifully preserved surfaces." This type was struck 1863-67. Like most German minors before unification, it is fairly common in low grade but scarce in nice condition. The low silver content makes used specimens look ugly. The denomination was terminated in 1873 because of the coinage reform.

Recorded mintage: 557,000.

Specification: 2.12 g, 0.230 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 1219.

Source:

• 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 January 2020 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2019.

Link to:

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• 1865-B mining thaler
• Coins and currency dated 1865