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2 Thalers (Reign of Wilhelm) – Brunswick

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Wilhelm

Germany

Context

Year: 1856

Country: Germany

Issuer: Brunswick

Period:

Duchy

Ruler: William VIII

Currency:

Thaler

(1815—1856)

Subdivision: 2 Thalers = ⅐ Cologne Mark = 3½ Gulden

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 17,455

Material

Diameter: 41 mm

Weight: 37.12 g

Silver weight: 33.41 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1149

Numista: #18549

Value

Bullion value: $94.97

Obverse

Description:

Wilhelm's bust right, surrounded by legend.

Inscription:

WILHELM HERZOG Z. BRAUNSCHWEIG U. LÜN.

B

Translation:

William, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg.

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Crowned coat of arms framed by olive branches.

Inscription:

ZUR FEIER DER 25 JAEHRIGEN REGIERUNG

1856

Script: Latin

Edge

Registration included.

Legend:

* 2 TH * 3½ G * VII E.F. MARK * VEREINSMÜNZE *

Translation:

2 TH; 3½ G; VII E.F. MARK; UNION COIN

Languages: Latin, German

Mints

Name	Mark
Braunschweig	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1856	—	17,455

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