© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2½ Thaler - Charles II
1829 year| Gold (.900) | 3.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II (Karl II) (1823-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1829 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1856) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned and supported arms within crowned mantle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 1/2 THALER
C v C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Brunswick is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1829, just a few years after the Congress of Vienna, which had established a new political order in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency across the German states, as the region was becoming increasingly integrated economically. The use of gold in the coin's production also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during this time period.
