Heritage Auctions

2 Thalers – Duchy of Brunswick

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Wilhelm

Context

Year: 1856

Country: Germany

Issuer: Duchy of Brunswick

Ruler: William VIII

Currency:

(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

References

KM: #1149

Numista: #18549

Value

Bullion value: $91.73

Obverse

Inscription:

WILHELM HERZOG Z. BRAUNSCHWEIG U. LÜN.

B

Translation:

William, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg.

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

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

💎 Extremely Rare