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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - William I Gold pattern strike; Marriage
1846 year| Gold (.986) | 52.65 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (Wilhelm I.) (1816-1864) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1846 |
| Value | 3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark (3.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1824-1872) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 52.65 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two adjacent busts facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CARL KRONPR.V. WÜRTTEMB.U.OLGA GROSFÜRSTIN V. RUSSL.
VERM.D.13 JULI 1846
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Comment
Minted in the weight of 15 gold Dukat.These gold patterns have only been minted for the parents of the newlywed couple.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - William I (Gold pattern strike; Marriage) 1846 from Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of King William I of Württemberg and his first wife, Princess Marie of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. The coin features an image of the king and his bride on the obverse, surrounded by an ornate border and the inscription "WILHELM I KÖNIG VON WÜRTTEMBERG" (William I King of Württemberg). The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of Württemberg and the denomination "2 THALER / 3½ GULDEN" (2 thalers / 3½ guilders). The coin was minted in a limited quantity and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 | 21 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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