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2 Gulden - Frederick William Constantine
| Silver (.900) | 21.21 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Hohenzollern-Hechingen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Constantine (Konstantin) (1838-1849) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1846-1847 |
| Value | 2 Guldens |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 21.21 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms, name above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZWEY GULDEN
18 47
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Germany. The Principality of Hohenzollern-Hechingen was a small state within the German Confederation, and the coin was minted during a period of political upheaval and revolution in 1848. Despite this, the coin still features the image of Frederick William Constantine, the ruling prince at the time, highlighting the resilience and continuity of the principality's monetary system during this period of change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 | 4300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 4300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Gulden - Frederick William Constantine 1846-1847 coin.
