© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
2 Gulden Imperial election of Frederick William IV
1849 (1849-1890) years| Silver (.900) | 21.211 g | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1849 (1849-1890) |
| Value | 2 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1838-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 21.211 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#207051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription above laurel and palm branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ERWÄHLT ZUM KAISER DER DEUTSCHEN D. 28. MÄRZ 1849, FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV KOENIG VON PREUSSEN
Comment
KM 314.2 Restrike from 1890 with plain edge© Image courtesy of Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the imperial election of Frederick William IV, who was elected as the King of Prussia in 1840 and later became the first German Emperor in 1871, uniting various German states under a single rule. This coin is a symbol of the significant historical event that shaped the course of German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Gulden (Imperial election of Frederick William IV) 1849 (1849-1890) coin.
