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1 Vereinsthaler - Frederick Günther
| Silver (.900) | 18.52 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Günther (Friedrich Günther) (1814-1867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1858-1859 |
| Value | 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric pound (7⁄4) |
| Currency | Thaler (1710-1868) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 18.52 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#20121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
NOTE: different varieties of Heraldic eagle with crest, with or without encircling ring
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN VEREINSTHALER XXX EIN PFUND FEIN
1859
Edge
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
The 1 Vereinsthaler coin from the Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, which was minted between 1858 and 1859, features an image of Frederick Günther, the reigning prince of the principality at the time. The coin was made of silver (.900) and weighs 18.52 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The Vereinsthaler was a standardized currency that was introduced in the German States in 1857, and it replaced the various local currencies that were in use before. This coin is a tangible representation of the efforts to unify and standardize currency across Germany during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Vereinsthaler - Frederick Günther 1858-1859 coin.
