Baden 1849 2 gulden Dav-527
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This specimen was lot 1687 in Jean Elsen sale 162 (Brussels, June 2025), where it sold for €100 (about US$139 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ALLEMAGNE, BADE, Leopold (1830-1850), AR 2 Gulden, 1849. Nettoyé. (Germany, grand duchy of Baden, Leopold, 1830-50, silver double gulden of 1849. Cleaned, Very Fine.)"
This type was struck 1846-52 and is fairly common altho this is a better date. The grand duchy issued coins until 1918.
Recorded mintage: 40,730, the lowest mintage date.
Specification: 21.21 g, 0.900 fine silver, 36 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 222, J. 63; A.K.S. 91; Dav-527.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 162: Collection Jacques Druart, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2025.
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