Wilhelm I - 2½ Groschen 1870, Berlin - Kingdom of Prussia

Country: Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King Wilhelm I (1861-1888)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1870 (1861-1873) 
Value: 2½ Silbergroschen (1⁄12)
Currency: Vereinsthaler (1821-1873)
Composition: Billon (.375 silver)
Weight: 3.2 g.
Diameter: 21.22 mm
Thickness: 1.25 mm
Grade: XF45+
Mintage: 2,098,828    
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 486

Obverse:
Head to right of the King Wilhelm Ist. His titles around.

Lettering: WILHELM KOENIG VON PREUSSEN

Translation: William King of Prussia.

Reverse:
The denomination above the date and the mintmark at the bottom.

Lettering:
12 EINEN THALER
2½ ꟾ SILBER ꟾ GROSCHEN ꟾ 1870 ꟾ A
SCHEIDE MÜNZE

Edge:
Smooth.

Mints:
A → Berlin, Germany (1280-date).
B → Hanover, Germany.
C → Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Comments:
Some vintages exist in BE.
Period forgeries in copper exist for the year 1861.

Référence : KM# 486

Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...

Collection : German States coins