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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Bernhard II
| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Bernard II (Bernhard II) (1803-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1854 |
| Value | 3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark (3.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1872) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Draped coat of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 3 ½ GULDEN VII EINE F. MARK 2 THALER *
VEREINS 18 53 MÜNZE
Edge
Lettering: * CONVENTION * VOM * 30 IULY * 1838
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen, where the coin was minted, was part of the German Confederation, a loose association of 39 states that was formed in 1815 after the Napoleonic Wars. The Confederation was dissolved in 1866, and the states were absorbed into the newly formed North German Confederation, which was later renamed the German Empire. This coin, minted during this time of transition, is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Germany during the 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | 20994 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Bernhard II 1853-1854 coin.
