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2 Groschen - Ernest II
| Billon (.300 silver) | 3.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest II (Ernst II) (1844-1893) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1870 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1870) |
| Composition | Billon (.300 silver) |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Name and date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
15 EINEN THALER
2
GROSCHEN
1865
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groschen coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is that it features an image of Ernest II, the reigning duke at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Germany, as various states were beginning to unify under a single government. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the local ruler, highlighting the importance of regional identity and autonomy during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 B | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 B | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 B | 30894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Groschen - Ernest II 1865-1870 coin.
