© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
2 Gulden Imperial election of Frederick William IV - Mule
1849 year| Silver (.900) | 21.21 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1849 |
| Value | 2 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1838-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 21.21 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Edge
Smooth with squared imprints
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Gulden coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt is that it features a unique "mule" design, which means that it combines the obverse (front) of one coin with the reverse (back) of another coin. This was done to create a new design for the coin without having to mint a whole new batch. This particular coin features the obverse of a Frederick William IV coin and the reverse of a Frankfurt coat of arms coin, making it a rare and interesting collector's item.
