1 Vereinsthaler - Ferdinand 1858-1863 front 1 Vereinsthaler - Ferdinand 1858-1863 back
1 Vereinsthaler - Ferdinand 1858-1863 photo

1 Vereinsthaler - Ferdinand

 
Silver (.900) 18.52 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hessen-Homburg (German States)
Landgrave
Ferdinand (1848-1866)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1858-1863
Value
7⁄4 Gulden = 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound
Currency
Gulden
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
18.52 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#7520
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Draped and crowned coat of arms, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EIN VEREINSTHALER XXX EIN PFUND FEIN
1859

Edge

Lettering: * MÜNZVERTRAG VOM 24 JANUAR 1857

Comment

There is an error know where the inscription on the edge reads MUNZVFRTRAG (see Teutoburger Auction 57 Lot 2270)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The Landgraviate of Hessen-Homburg was one of the smaller German states, and the issuance of this coin was likely an attempt to standardize currency and facilitate trade within the region. The use of silver in the coin's composition was also a common practice during this time period, as it was a valued and widely accepted metal for currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1858  5000 - - - - - -
1859  6579 - - - - - -
1860  6593 - - - - - -
1861  6588 - - - - - -
1862  6592 - - - - - -
1863  6575 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Vereinsthaler - Ferdinand 1858-1863 coin.