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2 Thalers - Frederick William I
| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1847-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1855 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 3.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 THALER VII EINE F.MARK 3 1/2 GULDEN
VEREINS 18 55 MÜNZE
Edge
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The 1850s saw the formation of the German Confederation, a union of 39 German states that was formed to promote economic and political cooperation. The coin's mintage was a reflection of this change, as it was produced to meet the growing demand for currency in the newly formed confederation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 CP | 3996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 CP | 141000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1855 CP | 357000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Thalers - Frederick William I 1851-1855 coin.
