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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - William
| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William VIII (1830-1884) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1855 |
| Value | 2 Thalers = ⅐ Cologne Mark = 3½ Gulden |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1856) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Crowned and draped shield, dividing legend and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 THALER.VII EINE F.MARK.3 1/2 GULDEN
VEREINS 1854 MÜNZE
Edge
Plain with engraved lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONVENTION VOM 30 JULY 1838
Translation: Convention of 30 July 1838
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Germany. The Duchy of Brunswick, where the coin was minted, was one of the many German states that were unified under the German Empire in 1871. This coin, minted in 1850-1855, represents a time when the German states were still independent and had their own currencies, before the introduction of the German Empire's standardized currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | 10434 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 | 10866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 | 252829 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 620158 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - William 1850-1855 coin.
