Date:1843
Description:
Prussian silber (silver) 2 1/2 groschen, 1843
Diameter 20mm
The obverse features the bust of Friedrich Wilhelm IV facing right and the inscription 'FRIEDR. WILH. IV KOENIG V. PREUSSEN', 'Friedrich Wilhelm IV King of Prussia'. The reverse features the denomination above the date and the mintmark for Berlin, 'A', is below. The inscription around the outside reads '12 EINEN THALER/ SCHEIDE MUNZE' indicating that the silber groschen is a fractional coinage and that 12 silber groschen are equal to one thaler.
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Prussian silber (silver) 2 1/2 groschen, 1843 Diameter 20mm The obverse features the bust of Friedrich ...
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Donor ref:LEAMG : M995.1926.176 (66/16711)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
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