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2 Gulden Constitutional Convention
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 | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned Eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: BERATHUNG Ü. GRÜNDUNG E. DEUTSCHEN PARLAMENTS 31 MÄRZ 1848 *
Edge
Lettering: ZWEY *** GULDEN ***
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Constitutional Convention of 1848, which was a significant event in German history. The convention was held in Frankfurt and was instrumental in the creation of the German Constitution, which laid the foundation for the modern German state. The coin's design reflects this history, featuring an image of the Frankfurt Cathedral, where the convention took place, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | 8600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Gulden (Constitutional Convention) 1848 coin.
