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1 Vereinsthaler – Anhalt-Bernburg

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1859

Country: Germany

Issuer: Anhalt-Bernburg

Period:

Duchy

Ruler: Alexander Charles

Currency:

Thaler

(1840—1867)

Subdivision: 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 24,000

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 18.52 g

Silver weight: 16.67 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #86

Numista: #47329

Value

Bullion value: $46.20

Obverse

Description:

Inscription around rim. Left-facing portrait of Duke Alexander Carl of Anhalt-Bernburg. Mint mark below.

Inscription:

ALEXANDER CARL HERZOG ZU ANHALT

A

Translation:

ALEXANDER CARL DUKE OF ANHALT

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Inscription encircling rim. Central crowned coat of arms flanked by two crowned bear supporters. Date below.

Inscription:

EIN VEREINSTHALER XXX EIN PFUND FEIN

1859

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain with inscription.

Legend:

GOTT SEGNE ANHALT

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	A

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1859	A	24,000

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