2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Henry LXXII 1840-1847 front 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Henry LXXII 1840-1847 back
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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Henry LXXII

 
Silver (.900) 37.12 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Reuss-Lobenstein-Ebersdorf (German States)
Prince
Henry LXXII (Heinrich LXXII) (1824-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1840-1847
Value
3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark
Currency
Thaler (1840-1847)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
37.12 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#32665
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Draped and crowned coat of arms, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* 2 THALER VII EINE F. MARK 3½ GULDEN *
VEREINS 1847 MÜNZE

Edge

Lettering: ICH BAU AUF GOTT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany. The Principality of Reuss-Lobenstein-Ebersdorf was one of many small German states that existed during the Holy Roman Empire, and this coin was minted during the reign of Henry LXXII, who ruled from 1840-1847. This was a time of political and economic turmoil, as the German states were struggling to maintain their independence and power in the face of growing nationalism and the rise of Prussia. Despite these challenges, the Principality of Reuss-Lobenstein-Ebersdorf was able to maintain its independence and issue its own currency, including this silver 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1840 A 2750 - - - - - -
1847 A 5500 - - - - - -

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