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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Alexander Charles
| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Alexander Charles (Alexander Karl) (1834-1863) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1840-1855 |
| Value | 2 Reichsthaler = 3½ Gulden = ⅐ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1840-1867) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription at top with denomination. Coat of arms on crowned mantle. Inscription at bottom with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 2 THALER VII EINE F. MARK 3½ GULDEN *
VEREINS 1840 MÜNZE
Designer: Henri-François Brandt
Edge
Plain with inscription.
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the German States. The Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg, where the coin was minted, was one of the many small states that made up the German Confederation, a loose association of states that existed from 1815 to 1866. During this time, there was a lot of political and economic upheaval, including the Revolutions of 1848, which aimed to create a unified German state. Despite these challenges, the Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, like this 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden coin, until it was eventually absorbed into the Kingdom of Prussia in 1863.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 A | 3600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 A | 7200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 A | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Alexander Charles 1840-1855 coin.