½ Krone - Frederick William IV
Features
| Issuer |
Kingdom of Prussia
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1858 |
| Value | ½ Krone = 3⁄10 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄100 Metric Pound (24⁄5) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.555 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 47404 |
| References | Schlum# 635 Hans Schlumberger; 1968. Gold Coins of Europe since 1800: A Catalogue with Valuations. Sterling Publishing, Oak Tree Press, New York City, New York, United States / London, United Kingdom. Paul Arnold, Harald Küthmann, Dirk Steinhilber; 2022. Großer deutscher Münzkatalog: von 1800 bis heute = Great German Coin Catalog (37th Edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany. Manfred Olding; 2014. Die Münzen des Königreichs Preußen von 1786 bis 1873: Katalog der Prägungen der Könige Friedrich Wilhelm II. 1786-1797, Friedrich Wilhelm III. 1797-1840, Friedrich Wilhelm IV. 1840-1861 und Wilhelm I. 1861-1873 = The Coinage of the Kingdom of Prussia from 1786 to 1873. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany. Kurt Jaeger. Die Münzprägungen der deutschen Staaten, 9. Heft. Munzen & Medaillen, Basel, Switzerland (2 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Jean-Paul Divo, Hans-Joachim Schramm; 1994. Die deutschen Goldmünzen 1800-1930 = The German Gold Coinage 1800-1930 (3rd Edition). Spink Taisei, Zürich, Switzerland. Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes). |
Obverse
Bust of Friedrich Wilhelm IV on the right, legend around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRIEDR.WILHELM IV KOENIG V.PREUSSEN
A
Reverse
Value and date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* VEREINSMÜNZE *
½
KRONE
1858
100 EIN PFUND FEIN
Edge
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Mint
| A | Berlin, Germany (1280-date) |
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1858 A | 
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2 036 | Schlum# 635Hans Schlumberger; 1968. Gold Coins of Europe since 1800: A Catalogue with Valuations. Sterling Publishing, Oak Tree Press, New York City, New York, United States / London, United Kingdom. |
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Numista Rarity index: 94
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Bullion value: USD 695.52
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Actual gold weight: 0.161 oz
Current gold price: 4327.05 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions 2025 January 13 NYINC Platinum Session World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction - New York 3121 Lot 33164 
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13 Jan 2025 |
UNC (NGC MS65) |
USD 8400.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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