© 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 - William
1832 year| Gold (.900) | 3.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William VIII (1830-1884) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1832 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1856) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 1/2
THALER
1832
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 1832, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ended and the German states were in the process of forming a unified currency. The coin's mintage was a significant event in the region's monetary history, as it represented a shift towards a more standardized and modern currency system. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
