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2 Vereinsthaler (Golden Wedding) – Saxony

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Golden Wedding Anniversary 1822 - 1872

Germany

Context

Year: 1872

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: John I

Currency:

Thaler

(1806—1839)

Subdivision: 2 Vereinsthaler = 3½ Gulden = ⅐ Thaler

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 49,000

Material

Diameter: 41 mm

Weight: 37.05 g

Silver weight: 33.34 g

Thickness: 3.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1231

Numista: #10915

Value

Bullion value: $95.44

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Johann and Amalie of Saxony.

Inscription:

IOHANN KOENIG AMALIE KOENIGIN V. SACHSEN

Translation:

JOHN KING AMELIA QUEEN OF SAXONY

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Crown above anniversary dates for the royal couple's golden wedding.

Inscription:

1822

10.NOVEMBER

1872

B

Script: Latin

Edge

Smooth or reeded

Legend:

XV EIN PFUND FEIN

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1872	B	49,000

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