1 Gulden - Charles and Charles Anthony (Mule) ND (1848) front 1 Gulden - Charles and Charles Anthony (Mule) ND (1848) back
1 Gulden - Charles and Charles Anthony (Mule) ND (1848) photo
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1 Gulden - Charles and Charles Anthony Mule ND

1848 year
Silver (.900) 10.6 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (German States)
Prince
Charles (Karl) (1831-1848) Charles Anthony (Karl Anton) (1848-1849)
Type
Pattern
Year
1848
Value
1 Gulden
Currency
Gulden
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
10.6 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#312431
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Head facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CARL ANTON FÜRST Z. HOHENZOLLERN SIGMARINGEN
BALBACH

Engraver: Othemar Balbach

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Gulden - Charles and Charles Anthony (Mule) ND (1848) from Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (German States) made of Silver (.900) weighing 10.6 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a "mule" coin, meaning that it has the obverse (front) of one coin and the reverse (back) of another coin, which makes it highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the coin's design features the coat of arms of the Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen family, which adds to its historical and cultural significance.