2 Thalers - Frederick Francis I 1797 front 2 Thalers - Frederick Francis I 1797 back
2 Thalers - Frederick Francis I 1797 photo
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2 Thalers - Frederick Francis I

1797 year
Gold (.875) 3.12 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Duke
Frederick Francis I (Friedrich Franz I) (1785-1815)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1797
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1701-1814)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
3.12 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266328
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value above date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
THALER
MECKLENBURG
SCHWERIN
MUNZE
1797

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Frederick Francis I 1797 coin from Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Francis I, who was the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1785 until his death in 1842. During his reign, the duchy faced significant economic challenges, including inflation and debt, which led to the introduction of new currency reforms. The 2 Thalers coin was one of the coins introduced during this time, and it was made of gold (.875) and weighed 3.12 grams. Despite the challenges faced during its minting, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1797  12000 - - - - - -

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