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½ Krone – Saxony

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1857 Kingdom of Saxony circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1857–1870

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: John I

Currency:

Thaler

(1839—1873)

Subdivision: ½ Krone = 3⁄10 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄100 Metric Pound

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 14,278

Material

Diameter: 20 mm

Weight: 5.56 g

Gold weight: 5.00 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1196

Numista: #47537

Value

Bullion value: $832.98

Obverse

Description:

Johann's bust left, legend encircling.

Inscription:

IOHANN V.G.G.KOENIG V.SACHSEN

F

Translation:

IOHANN V.G.G.KING OF SAXONY

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Name, date.

Inscription:

VEREINSMÜNZE

½

KRONE

1857

100 EIN PFUND FEIN

Translation:

ASSOCIATION COIN

½

CROWN

1857

100 TO ONE POUND FINE

Script: Latin

Language: German

Edge

Lettering:GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN

Legend:

GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN

Translation:

God bless Saxony

Language: German

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1857	—	4,831
1858	—	2,455
1862	—	2,177
1866	—	1,559
1868	—	1,516
1870	—	1,740

Series: 1857 Kingdom of Saxony circulation coins

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