German States Coins Prussia 2 ½ Silber Groschen 1873 Wilhelm I
Wilhelm I (22 March 1797 – 9 March 1888), King of Prussia (2 January 1861 – 9 March 1888) and the first German Emperor (18 January 1871 – 9 March 1888)
Obverse: Head of Wilhelm I.
Lettering: WILHELM KOENIG VON PREUSSEN.
Reverse: Denomination and date.
Lettering: SCHEIDE MÜNZE 12 EINEN THALER 2 1/2 SILBER GROSCHEN 1873 A.
Mint: A = Berlin Mint.
Years: 1861-1873.
Value: 2 1/2 Silber Groschen (1/12).
Metal: Silver (.375).
Weight: 3.15 g.
Diameter: 21.13 mm.
Thickness: 1.25 mm.
Shape: Round.
The Vereinsthaler was the currency of Prussia between 1857 and 1873. It replaced the Thaler at par and was replaced by the Mark at a rate of 1 Vereinsthaler = 3 Mark. The Vereinsthaler was subdivided into 30 Silbergroschen, each of 12 Pfenninge.