© 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 - Frederick Francis I
| Gold (.896) | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick Francis I (Friedrich Franz I) (1815-1837) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1835 |
| Value | 2½ Thaler = ½ Pistole (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1872) |
| Composition | Gold (.896) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZWEI EIN HALB THALER
1831
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Thaler coin from Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Francis I, who was the first Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and ruled from 1831 to 1835. During his reign, there was a shift towards a more liberal and constitutional monarchy, and the coinage of the time reflects this change. The 2½ Thaler coin, made of gold and weighing 3.3 grams, was a significant denomination and was likely used for large transactions and trade.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 213 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 | 124 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 195 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Thaler - Frederick Francis I 1831-1835 coin.
