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2 Reichsthaler – Anhalt-Bernburg

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1840–1855

Country: Germany

Issuer: Anhalt-Bernburg

Period:

Duchy

Ruler: Alexander Charles

Currency:

Thaler

(1840—1867)

Subdivision: 2 Reichsthaler = 3½ Gulden = ⅐ Cologne Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 15,800

Material

Diameter: 40 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: #83

Numista: #30792

Value

Bullion value: $92.60

Obverse

Description:

Duke Alexander Carl facing right, mint mark below.

Inscription:

ALEX. CARL HERZOG ZU ANHALT

A

Translation:

ALEX. CARL DUKE OF ANHALT

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Denomination above, crowned coat of arms, date below.

Inscription:

* 2 THALER VII EINE F. MARK 3½ GULDEN *

VEREINS 1840 MÜNZE

Translation:

2 Thaler VII One F. Mark 3½ Gulden *

Union 1840 Coin

Script: Latin

Language: German

Designer: Henri-François Brandt

Edge

Plain with inscription.

Legend:

GOTT MIT UNS

Translation:

God with us

Language: German

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	A

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1840	A	3,600
1845	A	7,200
1855	A	5,000

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