½ Gulden - Frederick Günther 1841-1846 front ½ Gulden - Frederick Günther 1841-1846 back
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½ Gulden - Frederick Günther

 
Silver (.900) 5.303 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German States)
Prince
Frederick Günther (Friedrich Günther) (1814-1867)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1841-1846
Value
½ Gulden
Currency
Thaler (1710-1868)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
5.303 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#82420
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denominationand date within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
GULDEN
1841

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Germany. The Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt was one of the many small states that made up the German Confederation, and in the 1840s, there was a movement towards unification and standardization of currency across the different states. This coin, with its standardized design and silver content, reflects this effort towards a more unified German currency system.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1841  157000 - - - - - -

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