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2 Thalers – Brunswick

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1850–1855

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: 894,287

Material

Diameter: 41 mm

Weight: 37.12 g

Silver weight: 33.41 g

Thickness: 3.1 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1140

Numista: #19994

Value

Bullion value: $95.56

Obverse

Description:

Right-facing portrait in legend

Inscription:

WILHELM HERZOG Z.BRAUNSCHWEIG U. LÜN.

B

Translation:

William, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg.

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Shield with crown and drapery, separating inscription and date.

Inscription:

2 THALER.VII EINE F.MARK.3 1/2 GULDEN

VEREINS 1854 MÜNZE

Translation:

2 Thaler. VII One Fine Mark. 3 1/2 Gulden.

Union 1854 Coin.

Script: Latin

Language: German

Edge

Plain with engraved lettering

Legend:

CONVENTION VOM 30 JULY 1838

Translation:

Convention of the 30th July 1838

Language: German

Mints

Name	Mark
Braunschweig	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1850	—	—
1851	—	10,434
1852	—	10,866
1854	—	252,829
1855	—	620,158

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