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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - John

 
Silver (.900) 37.12 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
John I (1854-1873)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1855-1856
Value
3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark
Currency
Thaler (1839-1873)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
37.12 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47119
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 THALER VII EINE F. MARK 3½ GULDEN
* VEREINS 18 55 MÜNZE *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the Kingdom of Saxony. The coin was minted in 1855-1856, during the reign of King John, who was the last king of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin. This was a time of political and economic upheaval in Saxony, as the kingdom was facing pressure from the rising power of Prussia and the growing movement for German unification. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1855 F 462138 - - - - - -
1856 F 90788 - - - - - -

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 - John 1855-1856 coin.