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2 Thalers - William Reign
1856 yearSilver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41 mm |
Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
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Duke | William VIII (1830-1884) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 1856 |
Value | 2 Thalers = ⅐ Cologne Mark = 3½ Gulden |
Currency | Thaler (1815-1856) |
Composition | Silver (.900) |
Weight | 37.12 g |
Diameter | 41 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#18549 |
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Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, surrounded by olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZUR FEIER DER 25 JAEHRIGEN REGIERUNG
1856
Edge
Registration included.
Lettering: * 2 TH * 3½ G * VII E.F. MARK * VEREINSMÜNZE *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1856 2 Thalers coin from the Duchy of Brunswick is that it features an image of William, the reigning duke at the time, on one side, and a depiction of the Brunswick Lion on the other. The coin was minted to commemorate William's 25th year of rule, and its design was meant to symbolize the duke's power and leadership. The use of silver in the coin's minting also adds to its value and historical significance, as silver was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1856 | 17455 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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