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1⁄12 Thaler - Charles II
| Billon | 3.25 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II (Karl II) (1823-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1823-1830 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1856) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date and mintmaster’s initials, in circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLX EINE FEINE MARK CONVENT.M. *
*12*
EINEN
THALER
*1828*
C.v.C.
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1823-1830 Charles II 1/12 Thaler from the Duchy of Brunswick is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the Duke of Brunswick from 1815 to 1830. During his reign, Charles II implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which replaced the old system of Thalers with a new system based on the gold standard. This change was significant because it helped to stabilize the economy of the Duchy of Brunswick and paved the way for the adoption of the gold standard across other German states.
