2 Thalers - William (Reign) 1856 front 2 Thalers - William (Reign) 1856 back
2 Thalers - William (Reign) 1856 photo
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2 Thalers - William Reign

1856 year
Silver (.900) 37.12 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brunswick (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#18549
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms, surrounded by olive branches.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZUR FEIER DER 25 JAEHRIGEN REGIERUNG
1856

Edge

Registration included.Automatically translated

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
1856  17455 - - - - - -

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