© 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 - George IV
1822 year| Gold (.900) | 3.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | George IV (1815-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| 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#271022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TVTOR NOM CAROLI DVCIS BR ET LVN
2 1/2
THALER
1822
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 1822, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ended, and the German States were in the process of reorganizing their currencies and economies. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the need for a standardized currency that could be used across the German States, and its gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
