2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William III

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1839-1841
Value 3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark
Currency Vereinsthaler (1821-1873)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 37.119 g
Diameter 40 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
40403
References KM# 425,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
AKS# 9,
Paul Arnold, Harald Küthmann, Dirk Steinhilber; 2022. Großer deutscher Münzkatalog von 1800 bis heute (37th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Dav GT III# 765,
John Stewart Davenport; 1949. German Talers since 1800. Spink & Son, Galesburg, Illinois, United States.
KM# 439,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
KahntDS# 372,
Helmut Kahnt; 2008. Deutsche Silbermünzen 1800-1872 : vom Halbtaler zum Doppeltaler : mit Varianten, Abschlägen und Proben sowie aktuellen Marktpreisen (2nd edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Thun# 252
Norbert Thun; 1974. Deutsche Taler, Doppelgulden, Doppeltaler von 1800-1871. Verlag Frankfurter Numismatik, Frankfurt, Germany.

Obverse

Bust of the King of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm III on the right, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRIEDR. WILHELM III KOENIG V. PREUSSEN
A

Reverse

Draped and crowned coat of arms, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 THALER VII EINE F.MARK 3½ GULDEN
VEREINS 1840 MÜNZE

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Mint

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1839 A Photo 172 098 30%
1840 A Photo 789 245 $ 280 $ 280 65%
1841 A Photo 17% Posthumous

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Bullion value: USD 26.81 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William IIIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William III
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 29 The Kansas Collection of German Coins Showcase Auction 61272
Lot 97211
Internet Archive
29 May 2022 1839 A UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William IIIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William IIIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William IIIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William III
Heritage Auctions
2020 February 2 The Gulf Breeze Collection of Prussian Coins World Coins Monthly Online Auction 61152
Lot 98063
Internet Archive
2 Feb 2020 1840 A UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 1860.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232322
Lot 61350
Internet Archive
25 May 2023 1840 A AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William III
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 604
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 1840 A XF USD 373.30
(EUR 346.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William III
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 497
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1840 A XF USD 189.89
(EUR 176.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William III
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 166
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1840 A XF USD 291.31
(EUR 270.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232329
Lot 63274
Internet Archive
13 Jul 2023 1840 A USD 134.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick William III
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 1534
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1841 A – Posthumous UNC USD 25.89
(EUR 24.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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