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2 Gulden Archduke John
1848 year| Silver (.900) | 21.211 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | 2 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1838-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 21.211 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#23436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERWÄHLT ZUM REICHSVERWESER ÜBER DEUTSCHLAND D. 29 IUNI 1848 *
ERZHERZOG
JOHANN
VON
OESTERREICH
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: ZWEY *** GULDEN ***
Comment
On June 29, 1848, Archduke John Baptist of Austria was appointed imperial regent by the Frankfurt Parliament. He resigned from this position on December 20, 1849 after the failure of the March Revolution.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Archduke John of Austria, who played a significant role in the Revolutions of 1848 and was a prominent figure in the German Confederation. The coin's design features an image of Archduke John on one side and the coat of arms of the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt on the other. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Gulden (Archduke John) 1848 coin.
