2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Leopold I (Charles Frederick Monument - Mule) 1844 front 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Leopold I (Charles Frederick Monument - Mule) 1844 back
2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Leopold I (Charles Frederick Monument - Mule) 1844 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Leopold I Charles Frederick Monument - Mule

1844 year
Silver (.900) 37.12 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Baden (Baden, German States)
Grand duke
Leopold I (1830-1852)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1844
Value
2 Thaler / 3½ Gulden (3.5)
Currency
Gulden (1837-1872)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
37.12 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#312422
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Monument of Karl Friedrich

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SEINEM VATER CARL FRIEDRICH DEM GESEGNETEN
MDCCCXXXXIV
VII E · F · M ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare mint error, known as a "mule," where the obverse (front) die was accidentally paired with a reverse (back) die from a different coin, resulting in a unique and highly sought-after variation among collectors.