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Revision as of 09:02, 31 March 2025

from the Wildman collection
Prussia 1864 silbergroschen obv JK.jpg

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.

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