2 Albus - William VIII 1740 front 2 Albus - William VIII 1740 back
2 Albus - William VIII 1740 photo
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2 Albus - William VIII

1740 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count
William VIII (1736-1760)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1740
Value
2 Albus (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198936
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value, date in laurel wreath.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Albus - William VIII 1740 from County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a crescent moon and stars on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of the Hanau-Münzenberg mint.