© 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 - William
| Silver (.900) | 40.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William VIII (1830-1884) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1849-1850 |
| Value | 2 Thalers = ⅐ Cologne Mark = 3½ Gulden |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1856) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 40.53 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rearing horse left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 THALER VII EINE F MARK 3 1/2 GULDEN
VEREINS 1850 MÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nearly all coins were melted downInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Thalers - William 1849-1850 from Duchy of Brunswick (German States) made of Silver (.900) weighing 40.53 g is that it was minted during a time of political and economic upheaval in Germany. The coin was issued during the revolutions of 1848, which saw widespread unrest and political change across Europe. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate designs and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and historical significance of the time.
