Struck in billon, a silver alloy, during the reign of Grand Duke Friedrich I, this coin offers a fascinating glimpse into a period of immense political change in Germany.In 1866, the Austro-Prussian War dissolved the old German Confederation, but Baden, as a southern German state, initially did not join the new Prussian-led North German Confederation. As a result, this 1867 coin represents a moment of political independence for Baden before it ultimately joined the unified German Empire just a few years later.
Composition Billon (.350 silver) Weight 1.232 g Diameter 17.2 mm Thickness 0.7 mm
