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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 | 1844-1845 |
| 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#47196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value 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 political turmoil in the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel). The coin was issued jointly under the reign of William II and Frederick William, who were both members of the House of Hesse-Kassel, a powerful noble family that ruled the region for centuries. However, their rule was controversial, and the coin's minting was likely a symbol of their power and influence during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe.
