© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - William II and Frederick William
| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Regent | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1840-1845 |
| Value | 3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 41.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#343238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* KURFÜRSTENTHUM HESSEN *
2
THALER
3½
GULDEN
1844
VEREINS M. * VII E. F. MARK *
Edge
Lettering: GOTT BESCHIRME UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Germany. The Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) was a small state in central Germany that was ruled by the House of Hesse-Kassel, a noble family. In the early 19th century, the Electorate was facing financial difficulties and was forced to introduce a new currency, the Thaler, to address these issues. The 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden coin was minted as part of this effort and features William II and Frederick William, the ruling Electors of Hesse at the time. Despite the challenges facing the Electorate, the coin was made of high-quality silver (.900) and weighed 37.12 grams, indicating the value and importance placed on it by the ruling family.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 18634 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 18644 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 18643 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 II and Frederick William 1840-1845 coin.
