2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Charles
| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles (Karl) (1831-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1844-1847 |
| Value | 2 Thalers (3.5) |
| Currency | Gulden |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms surrounded by chain of the order with dog supporters within crowned mantle, date separated at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3 1/2 GULDEN VII EINE F. MARK 2 THALER
* VEREINS 18 / 46 MÜNZE *
Edge
Lettering: CONVENTION ⋆ VOM ⋆ 30 JULY ⋆ 1838 ⋆
Comment
Three different edge lettering variants are known:
Variant dated 1844: "CONVENTION ⋆ VOM ⋆ 30 JULY ⋆ 1838 ⋆" Bahrf Hohen# 101
Variant dated 1844: "CONVENTION VOM 30 JULY 1838" Bahrf Hohen# 102
Variant dated 1846 and 1847: "CONVENTION VOM ⋆ 30 JULY ⋆ 1838 ⋆" Bahrf Hohen# 103 & 104
the total mintage both variants together of 1844 is 3,300
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was a small state in what is now southern Germany, and it was ruled by the House of Hohenzollern, which was also the ruling dynasty of Prussia. In the mid-19th century, the German states were in the process of being unified under the leadership of Prussia, and this coin was minted during that time. It's interesting to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions during a period of such significant historical change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | 3300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 6600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Charles 1844-1847 coin.